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The Human Factor

The 'Human' Factor

English • 1975 • 1h 35m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Edward Dmytryk

Thriller Action

Synopsis

After his family is brutally murdered for an unknown reason, a computer engineer sets out to find those responsible.

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Position 16

Credits

Crew

DirectorEdward Dmytryk

WriterThomas Hunter, Peter Powell

CinematographerOusama Rawi

ComposerEnnio Morricone

EditorAlan Strachan

ProducerFrank Avianca, Louis Peraino

Cast

George Kennedyas John Kinsdale

John Millsas Mike McAllister

as Dr. Lupo

Barry Sullivanas Edmonds

Rita Tushinghamas Janice

Shane Rimmeras CIA Man

Thomas Hunteras Taylor

Frank Aviancaas Kamal

Haydée Politoffas Pidgeon

Arthur Franzas Gen. Fuller

Fiamma Vergesas Ann Kinsdale

Danny Hustonas Mark Kinsdale

Ricky Harrisonas Jeffrey Kinsdale

Hillary Liefas Linda Kinsdale

Michael Mandevilleas Phillips

Mark Lowellas Eddy Fonseca

Jan Englundas Agnes Fonseca

Ann Fergusonas Mrs. Simpson

Lewis Charlesas Mr. Gerardi

Corinne Dunneas Mrs. Gerardi

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