The Lottery (1969)
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Every year, on June 27th, in a small village in New England, inhabited by no more than 300 people, a lottery is held in which a family is chosen as part of a ritual to ensure a good harvest.
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Olive DunbarTessie Hutchinson
William BenedictJoe Summers
William FawcettOld Man Warner
Joe HaworthBill Hutchinson
Ed Begley Jr.Jack Watson
Jim BolesDonna BowenBlanche BronteMrs. DelacroixAlan BrownMr. Delacroix
Nancy HaleMrs. AdamsSusan HealyGavin JonesKeywords
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Genre affinityHorror · MysteryTheme affinityShort · Based On Short Story · RitualNarrative complexityMysteryPacingShortDirector preference332279Actor preference448302 · 70490 · 246990
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Frequently asked questions about The Lottery
What is The Lottery about?
Every year, on June 27th, in a small village in New England, inhabited by no more than 300 people, a lottery is held in which a family is chosen as part of a ritual to ensure a good harvest.
How long is The Lottery?
The Lottery has a runtime of 19 minutes.