Protected
Simon, King of the Witches
1971 · Fanfare Films · Dir. Bruce Kessler
Simon is a modern day warlock. Though he lives in a storm drain and sometimes talks to trees, he's deadly serious about his witchcraft. After being picked up for vagrancy, Simon spends a night in jail with Turk, a young hustler with connections to powerful people such as Hercules, an aging hipster who hires Simon to work one of his groovy parties. There he meets Linda, the DA's pill-popping daughter. In between romanic dalliances and colorful sex magic ceremonies, Simon must contend with those who dare to challenge his magical prowess causing him to summon the dark world for his revenge.
Confidence
95
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
Under the Copyright Act of 1976 and the Copyright Renewal Act of 1992, US works published between 1964 and 1977 are subject to automatic renewal. Therefore, a renewal search is not required for this 1971 production. The film was registered for US copyright by Fanfare Corp. on May 19, 1971, under registration number LP39210.
The film remains under active commercial exploitation, which is a strong indicator of valid copyright notice and maintained interest. It has been licensed for various home video releases, including a Blu-ray restoration by Scorpion Releasing (distributed by Kino Lorber) in 2017. Because it is a 1971 US work for hire, its copyright will endure for 95 years from publication, expiring on January 1, 2067.
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— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- U.S. Copyright Office Catalog of Copyright Entries (CCE), Motion Pictures and Filmstrips, July-December 1971, page 104
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films (Simon, King of the Witches, 1971)
- Kino Lorber / Scorpion Releasing distribution records
- 17 U.S.C. § 304 (Copyright Renewal Act of 1992)
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.