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Q

Its name is Quetzalcoatl. Just call it Q. That's all you'll have time to say before it tears you apart!

19825.71h 32m

Overview

A fleeing gangland flunky discovers the New York nest of Aztec deity Quetzalcoatl, the man-eating flying serpent.

Directed by Larry Cohen
Written by Larry Cohen
Produced by Larry Cohen
Box OfficeBudget: $1.2M0

Top Cast

Michael Moriarty

Michael Moriarty

Jimmy Quinn

Candy Clark

Candy Clark

Joan

David Carradine

David Carradine

Shepard

Richard Roundtree

Richard Roundtree

Powell

James Dixon

James Dixon

Lt. Murray

Malachy McCourt

Malachy McCourt

Commissioner

Fred J. Scollay

Fred J. Scollay

Capt. Fletcher

P

Peter Hock

Det. Clifford

R

Ron Cey

Det. Hoberman

Mary Louise Weller

Mary Louise Weller

Mrs. Pauley

Themes & Keywords

new york citymonsterlegendmexica (aztec)ritual murderchrysler buildingmonster movie

About Q

Q is a crime, horror, mystery film released in 1982 exploring themes of new york city, monster, legend, mexica (aztec), ritual murder, chrysler building. Directed by Larry Cohen, it stars Michael Moriarty, Candy Clark, David Carradine. A fleeing gangland flunky discovers the New York nest of Aztec deity Quetzalcoatl, the man-eating flying serpent.

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