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Simon, King of the Witches poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.7 / 100
1971·Horror / Drama / Comedy·1h 39m

SIMON, KING OF THE WITCHES

“The Black Mass... The Spells... The Incantations... The Curses... The Ceremonial Sex...”

Simon is a modern day warlock. Though he lives in a storm drain and sometimes talks to trees, he's deadly serious about his witchcraft. After being picked up for vagrancy, Simon spends a night in jail with Turk, a young hustler with connections to powerful people such as Hercules, an aging hipster who hires Simon to work one of his groovy parties. There he meets Linda, the DA's pill-popping daughter. In between romanic dalliances and colorful sex magic ceremonies, Simon must contend with those who dare to challenge his magical prowess causing him to summon the dark world for his revenge.

Above the Line
Bruce Kessler·DirectorRobert Phippeny·ScreenplayDavid L. Butler·Director of PhotographyStu Phillips·MusicRenn Reynolds·Editor
Cast
Andrew Prine·Simon SinestrariBrenda Scott·Linda RackumGeorge Paulsin·TurkGerald York·Hercules Van ZandtNorman Burton·Dist. Atty. Willard RackumUltra Violet·SarahRichmond Shepard·StanleySharon Berryhill·SecretaryAllyson Ames·Olivia GebhartBuck Holland·Detective
Full Crew
(21 credits)
Directing· 3
Bruce Kessler·DirectorElaine Newman·Script SupervisorArt Levinson·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Robert Phippeny·Screenplay
Camera· 2
David L. Butler·Director of PhotographyEugene Barragy·Key Grip
Editing· 1
Renn Reynolds·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Stu Phillips·MusicGene S. Cantamessa·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Dale Hennesy·Art DirectionBarry Bedig·Property MasterRobert DeVestel·Set DecorationArnold M. Lipin·CostumerMaurice Stein·Makeup & Hair
Production· 5
Joe Solomon·ProducerDavid Hammond·ProducerLarry Bishop·Production AssistantThomas J. Schmidt·Associate ProducerPearl Kempton·Casting
Other Departments· 2
Roger George·Special EffectsDon Knight·Gaffer
By the Numbers
61.7
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
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