Taste of Fear(1961)
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Taste of Fear Synopsis
A wheelchair-bound young girl returns to her father's estate after ten years, and although she's told he's away, she keeps seeing his dead body on the estate.
Taste of Fear (1961) is a thriller, mystery and horror film directed by Seth Holt, released on April 19, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Susan Strasberg, Ronald Lewis, Ann Todd and Christopher Lee. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 151 ratings.
- Director:
- Seth Holt
- Writers:
- Jimmy Sangster
- Producers:
- Jimmy Sangster
- Cinematographer:
- Douglas Slocombe
- Composer:
- Clifton Parker
- Production:
- Hammer Film Productions
- Status:
- Released
Taste of Fear (1961) Trailer
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Taste of Fear Cast & Crew
Main cast
Susan Strasberg
as Penny Appleby
Ronald Lewis
as Robert
Ann Todd
as Jane Appleby
Christopher Lee
as Doctor Pierre Gerrard
John Serret
as Inspector Legrand
Leonard Sachs
as Mr. Spratt
Anne Blake
as Marie the Maid
Fred Johnson
as Mr. Appleby
Madame Lobegue
as Swiss Air Hostess (uncredited)
- Bernard Browne
Bernard Browne
as Gendarme (uncredited)
- Frederick Rawlings
Frederick Rawlings
as Plainclothes Sergeant (uncredited)
- Richard Klee
Richard Klee
as Plainclothes Sergeant (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Seth Holt, written by Jimmy Sangster, produced by Jimmy Sangster.
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Taste of Fear Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 151 ratings.
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Taste of Fear – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Taste of Fear online?
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Taste of Fear (1961) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Taste of Fear?
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The main cast of Taste of Fear (1961) includes Susan Strasberg, Ronald Lewis, Ann Todd, Christopher Lee and John Serret. The film was directed by Seth Holt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Taste of Fear released?
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Taste of Fear was released on April 19, 1961 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Taste of Fear worth watching?
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Taste of Fear (1961) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 151 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Taste of Fear?
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