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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

1st October 1974
1h 23m
Tobe Hooper

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a 1974 Horror Based on a True Story film released on 1st October; Tobe Hooper directed the film which stars Marilyn Burns, Paul A. Partain, and William Vail. A sequel, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, was released in 1986. It was later remade/rebooted as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in 2003. The film is based on a true story. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $30,815,000 on its budget.

7.0
MetaCritic
78
Rotten Tomatoes
89%
IMDb
7.5

Two siblings and three of their friends en route to visit their grandfather's grave in Texas end up falling victim to a family of cannibalistic psychopaths and must survive the terrors of Leatherface and his family.

If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 9:16pm.

Cast (17)

Marilyn Burns's profile Marilyn Burns Sally Hardesty
Age at Filming ≈ 24
Paul A. Partain's profile Paul A. Partain Franklin Hardesty
Age at Filming ≈ 27
William Vail's profile William Vail Kirk Waisanen
Age at Filming ≈ 23
Teri McMinn's profile Teri McMinn Pam Willard
Age at Filming ≈ 22
Allen Danziger's profile Allen Danziger Jerry Huberman
Age at Filming ≈ 31
Gunnar Hansen's profile Gunnar Hansen Leatherface
Age at Filming ≈ 26
Edwin Neal's profile Edwin Neal Nubbins "The Hitchhiker" Sawyer
Age at Filming ≈ 28
John Dugan's profile John Dugan Grandpa Sawyer
Age at Filming ≈ 33
John Henry Faulk's profile John Henry Faulk Storyteller
Age at Filming ≈ 60
William Creamer's profile William Creamer Bearded Man
Robert Courtin Window Washer
Age at Filming ≈ 25
Ed Guinn's profile Ed Guinn Cattle Truck Driver
Perry Lorenz Pick Up Driver
John Larroquette's profile John Larroquette Narrator
Age at Filming ≈ 26

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Updated: 30th Jan 2024, 10:32am

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Remade/Rebooted As
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

47% 20-29
12% 30-39
6% 50-59
6% 60-69
29% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

12% Female
88% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre FAQ

When was The Texas Chain Saw Massacre released?

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was released on Tuesday October 1st, 1974.

Is The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Based on a True Story?

Yes, the film is based on a true story. However, it is very common in these kinds of films for scenes, characters or situations to be changed or fictionalised for dramatic effect. Even when that is the case, the overall story and main characters are based on non-fictional people and events.

Who plays the lead role(s) in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?

The lead role is played by Marilyn Burns in the role of Sally Hardesty.

How much did The Texas Chain Saw Massacre cost to make?

The budget was $85,000.

How much money did The Texas Chain Saw Massacre make?

The worldwide revenue was $30,900,000.

Is The Texas Chain Saw Massacre on Netflix?

No, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Texas Chain Saw Massacre on Amazon Prime?

No, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Texas Chain Saw Massacre on Disney Plus?

No, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States