---
title: "Thirst"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/thirst-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 61689
imdb_id: "tt0080016"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 68
content_rating: "R"
---

# Thirst (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/thirst-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Thirst" (1979).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Thirst (1979).
Release Date: 09/29/1979 (US).
Genres: Horror, Romance, Thriller (Source 1); Australian horror film (Source 3).
Runtime: 1h 35m (Source 1).
Director: Rod Hardy (Source 3).
Cast: Chantal Contouri, Max Phipps, David Hemmings (Source 3).
Plot:
A woman is kidnapped by a blood-drinking cult of modern vampires (Source 3).
The cult believes she is a descendant of Elizabeth Bathory (Source 3/4).
The cult consists of self-proclaimed supermen (Source 4).
They achieve superiority by drinking from "blood cows" kept at a "dairy farm"

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Eternal Family, Troma NOW, Bloodstream | Bloodstream | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Shudder Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling, Bloodstream | Bloodstream | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rod Hardy
- **Networks / Studios**: F.G. Film Productions, New South Wales Film Corp., Victorian Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chantal Contouri** as *Kate Davis*
- **Max Phipps** as *Mr. Hodge*
- **David Hemmings** as *Dr. Fraser*
- **Henry Silva** as *Dr. Gauss*
- **Robert Thompson** as *Sean*
- **Rod Mullinar** as *Derek*
- **Rosie Sturgess** as *Lori*
- **Walter Pym** as *Ditcher*
- **Amanda Muggleton** as *Martha*
- **Lulu Pinkus** as *Nurse*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Thirst online?
Thirst is currently available to watch or stream on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Eternal Family, Troma NOW. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Thirst worth watching?
Thirst holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 68 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Thirst and when was it released?
Thirst is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1979. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Thirst?
Thirst was directed by Rod Hardy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Thirst — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/61689)
- [Thirst (1979) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080016/fullcredits/)
- [Thirst (1979 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirst_(1979_film))
- [Thirst (1979) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/61689-thirst/cast)
- [Bloodspit - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia](https://alchetron.com/Bloodspit)
- [Thirst - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirst)

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