Malpertuis (1971) - film review

Drama / Horror / Sci-Fi

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Malpertuis is a French science-fiction film first released in 1971, directed by Harry Kümel. The film is based on a novel by Jean Ray and stars Orson Welles, Susan Hampshire, Michel Bouquet, Mathieu Carrière and Jean-Pierre Cassel. It has also been released under the title: Malpertuis: The Legend of Doom House. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Credits

Director: Harry Kümel
Script: Jean Ferry, Jean Ray (novel)
Photo: Gerry Fisher
Music: Georges Delerue
Cast: Orson Welles (Cassavius), Susan Hampshire (Nancy), Michel Bouquet (Dideloo), Mathieu Carrière (Jan), Jean-Pierre Cassel (Lampernisse), Daniel Pilon (Mathias Crook), Walter Rilla (Eigengott), Dora van der Groen (Sylvie Dideloo), Charles Janssens (Philarette), Sylvie Vartan (Bets), Jet Naessens (Eleonora), Cara Van Wersch (Rosalie), Jenny Van Santvoort (Elodie), Fanny Winkler (Mother Griboin), Robert Lussac (Griboin), Edouard Ravais (Doucedame), Gella Allaert (Gerda), Hugo Dellas (Hans)
Country: France / Belgium / West Germany
Language: French
Runtime: 125 min
Aka: Malpertuis: The Legend of Doom House

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