The Maze(1953)
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The Maze Synopsis
A Scotsman abruptly breaks off his engagement to pretty Kitty and moves to his uncle's castle in the Scottish highlands. Kitty and her aunt follow Gerald a few weeks later, and discover he has suddenly aged. Some mysterious things happen in a maze made from the hedges adjoining the castle.
The Maze (1953) is a horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by William Cameron Menzies, released on July 2, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Richard Carlson, Veronica Hurst, Katherine Emery and Michael Pate. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- William Cameron Menzies
- Writers:
- Maurice Sandoz, Daniel B. Ullman
- Producers:
- Richard V. Heermance
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Neumann
- Composer:
- Marlin Skiles
- Production:
- Allied Artists Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Maze (1953) Trailer
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The Maze Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Carlson
as Gerald MacTeam
Veronica Hurst
as Kitty Murray
Katherine Emery
as Edith Murray
Michael Pate
as William
- John Dodsworth
John Dodsworth
as Dr. Bert Dilling
Hillary Brooke
as Peggy Lord
- Stanley Fraser
Stanley Fraser
as Robert
Lilian Bond
as Margaret Dilling
- Owen McGiveney
Owen McGiveney
as Simon
Robin Hughes
as Richard Roblar
Jack Chefe
Clyde Cook
Key crew
Directed by William Cameron Menzies, written by Maurice Sandoz and Daniel B. Ullman, produced by Richard V. Heermance.
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The Maze Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 41 ratings.
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The Maze – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Maze online?
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The Maze (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Maze?
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The main cast of The Maze (1953) includes Richard Carlson, Veronica Hurst, Katherine Emery, Michael Pate and John Dodsworth. The film was directed by William Cameron Menzies. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Maze released?
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The Maze was released on July 2, 1953 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Maze worth watching?
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The Maze (1953) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Maze?
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Yes. The official The Maze trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.