Malpertuis(1972)
If you expect to get out alive... you must be dreaming.
Malpertuis 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.
Malpertuis (1972) is a drama, horror and fantasy film directed by Harry Kümel, released on June 2, 1972 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Orson Welles, Susan Hampshire, Michel Bouquet and Mathieu Carrière. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Harry Kümel
- Writers:
- Jean Ferry, Jean Ray
- Producers:
- Ritta Laffargue, Pierre Levie, Paul Laffargue
- Cinematographer:
- Gerry Fisher
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Production:
- Artémis Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés, SOFLDOC, Société d'Expansion du Spectacle
- Status:
- Released
Malpertuis (1972) Trailer
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Malpertuis Cast & Crew
Main cast
Orson Welles
as Cassavius
Susan Hampshire
as Nancy / Euryale / Alice / Nurse / Charlotte
Michel Bouquet
as Charles Dideloo
Mathieu Carrière
as Jan
Jean-Pierre Cassel
as Lampernisse
Daniel Pilon
as Mathias Crook
Walter Rilla
as Eisengott
Dora van der Groen
as Sylvie Dideloo
Charles Janssens
as Philarette
Sylvie Vartan
as Bets
- Jet Naessens
Jet Naessens
as Eleonora
- Cara Van Wersch
Cara Van Wersch
as Rosalie
Key crew
Directed by Harry Kümel, written by Jean Ferry and Jean Ray, produced by Ritta Laffargue, Pierre Levie and Paul Laffargue.
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Malpertuis Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 47 ratings.
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Malpertuis – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Malpertuis online?
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Malpertuis (1972) is available to stream on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Malpertuis?
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The main cast of Malpertuis (1972) includes Orson Welles, Susan Hampshire, Michel Bouquet, Mathieu Carrière and Jean-Pierre Cassel. The film was directed by Harry Kümel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Malpertuis released?
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Malpertuis was released on June 2, 1972 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is Malpertuis worth watching?
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Malpertuis (1972) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, horror and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Malpertuis?
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