The Pit and the Pendulum (1964)
A haunting short version of Edgar Allan Poe's famous story about a cruel and unusual punishment inflicted on a victim of the Spanish Inquisition...
Director: Alexandre Astruc
Genre: Drama, Horror
Runtime: 37 min
Release Date: January 9, 1964
Cast
- Maurice Ronet - Le condamné à mort
Screenplay
- Alexandre Astruc
- Edgar Allan Poe (Short Story)
Music: Antoine Duhamel
Cinematography: Nicolas Hayer
Production: Radio-Télévision Française
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
prisoner, inquisition, torture chamber
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Pit and the Pendulum about?
- A haunting short version of Edgar Allan Poe's famous story about a cruel and unusual punishment inflicted on a victim of the Spanish Inquisition...
- Who directed The Pit and the Pendulum?
- The Pit and the Pendulum was directed by Alexandre Astruc.
- Who stars in The Pit and the Pendulum?
- The Pit and the Pendulum stars Maurice Ronet.
- How long is The Pit and the Pendulum?
- The Pit and the Pendulum has a runtime of 37m (37 minutes).
- What genre is The Pit and the Pendulum?
- The Pit and the Pendulum is a Drama, Horror film.
- Where was The Pit and the Pendulum produced?
- The Pit and the Pendulum was produced in France.