Malpertuis (1972)
Movie 2h 5m ★ 6.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, scare me, blow my mind
Released in 1972, Malpertuis is a drama, fantasy and horror movie. It is directed by Harry Kümel. The cast includes Jean-Pierre Cassel, Daniel Pilon and Mathieu Carrière. The running time is 2h 5m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.4 out of 10.
Synopsis
A young sailor finds himself trapped in the labyrinthine mansion of his occultist uncle, along with a number of eccentric and mysterious relatives who all seem to be harboring a dark secret.
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Cast & crew
- Harry KümelDirector
- Jean-Pierre Casselas Lampernisse
- Daniel Pilonas Mathias Crook
- Mathieu Carrièreas Jan
- Johnny Hallydayas Sailor who kisses Bets (uncredited)
- Michel Bouquetas Charles Dideloo
- Orson Wellesas Cassavius
- Walter Rillaas Eisengott
- Susan Hampshireas Nancy / Euryale / Alice / Nurse / Charlotte
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Questions about Malpertuis
- What genre is Malpertuis?
- Malpertuis is categorised as Drama, Fantasy, Horror.
- Who stars in Malpertuis?
- Jean-Pierre Cassel, Daniel Pilon, Mathieu Carrière, Johnny Hallyday, Michel Bouquet appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Malpertuis?
- Harry Kümel directed Malpertuis.
- How long is Malpertuis?
- Malpertuis runs for 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- Is Malpertuis worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Malpertuis?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
