Ganja & Hess (1973)
Dr. Hess Green, an archaeologist overseeing an excavation at the ancient civilization of Myrthia, is stabbed by his research assistant, who then commits suicide. When Hess wakes up, he finds that his wounds have healed, but he now has an insatiable thirst for blood, due to the knife carrying ancient germs. Soon after, Hess meets his former assistant's wife, Ganja. Though Ganja is initially concerned about her missing husband, she soon falls for Hess. Though they are initially happy together, Ganja will eventually learn the truth about Hess, and about her husband. Will she survive the revelation? Will Hess?
Cast and Crew:
Director(s):
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Starring:
Duane Jones, Marlene Clark, Bill Gunn, Sam L. Waymon, Leonard Jackson, Candece Tarpley, Richard Harrow, John Hoffmeister, Betty Barney, Mabel King, Betsy Thurman, Enrico Fales, Tommy Lane, Tara Fields
Producer(s):
Jack Jordan, Quentin Kelly, Chiz Schultz, Joan Shikegawa
Release Info:
Release Date: April 20, 1973 (USA) | Length: 110 min | Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Romance, Thriller | Certificate: R