The Pit and the Pendulum(1961)
“Betrayal cuts both ways!”
Overview
In the sixteenth century, Francis Barnard travels to Spain to clarify the strange circumstances of his sister's death after she had married the son of a cruel Spanish Inquisitor.
Director
Roger Corman
Studio
Alta Vista Productions
Budget
$200K
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Vincent Price
as Nicholas Medina / Sebastian Medina
John Kerr
as Francis Barnard
Barbara Steele
as Elizabeth Barnard Medina
Luana Anders
as Catherine Medina
Antony Carbone
as Doctor Leon
Patrick Westwood
as Maximillian
Lynette Bernay
as Maria
Mary Menzies
as Isabella
Charles Victor
as Bartolome
Larry Turner
as Young Nicholas
Randee Lynne Jensen
as Extra (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1961
Runtime
1h 20m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$200K
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Alta Vista Productions
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Where can I watch The Pit and the Pendulum?▼
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What is The Pit and the Pendulum about?▼
In the sixteenth century, Francis Barnard travels to Spain to clarify the strange circumstances of his sister's death after she had married the son of a cruel Spanish Inquisitor.
Who directed The Pit and the Pendulum?▼
The Pit and the Pendulum was directed by Roger Corman and released in 1961. It is a horror, mystery, drama film.
How long is The Pit and the Pendulum?▼
The Pit and the Pendulum has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
Who stars in The Pit and the Pendulum?▼
The cast of The Pit and the Pendulum includes Vincent Price as Nicholas Medina / Sebastian Medina, John Kerr as Francis Barnard, Barbara Steele as Elizabeth Barnard Medina, Luana Anders as Catherine Medina, Antony Carbone as Doctor Leon and more.
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