Lash of the Penitentes (1936): Cast
Lash of the Penitentes is a 1936 crime drama directed by Harry Revier and Roland Price, starring Josef Swickard as Dr. Andrew Robert Taylor, Billy Bletcher and Pepe Rubio. It runs 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 48 min
- Directors
- Harry Revier and Roland Price
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roland C. Price Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lash of the Penitentes About?
The premise of Lash of the Penitentes without spoilers.
An adult‑only exploitation film blends documentary footage of the Penitentes’ extreme self‑flagellation rites with a fictional murder mystery set in New Mexico. The plot, loosely based on the real 1970 killing of reporter Carl Taylor while researching the sect, interweaves disturbing ritual scenes with the investigative drama.
Lash of the Penitentes Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- whipping
- flagellation
- 1930s
- new mexico
- catholic
- roman catholic
- catholicism
- taos new mexico
- self flagellation
- murder
- rawhide
- self denial
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- atonement
- humiliation
- wooden cross
- yoke
- golgotha
- secret ceremony
- good friday
- initiation
- catholic church
- crucifix pendant
- ritual
- mutilation
Lash of the Penitentes Cast & Characters
Josef Swickard leads the cast as Dr. Andrew Robert Taylor, with Billy Bletcher as Narrating Missionary and Pepe Rubio as George Mack. Directed by Harry Revier and Roland Price; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Harry Revier
- Co-director Roland Price
- Josef Swickard as Dr. Andrew Robert Taylor
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Billy Bletcher as Narrating Missionary - Pepe Rubio as George Mack
- William Marcos as Chico
Also Starring in Lash of the Penitentes
· 3 more- Marie DeForrest Raquel
- Victor Justi Manuel
- Zelma Carroll Narrator
More from Harry Revier and Roland Price
More films directed by Harry Revier and Roland Price: Child Bride, The Lost City and The Son of Tarzan.
Lash of the Penitentes Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Lash of the Penitentes.
Lash of the Penitentes Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “The Penitente Murder Case” and “El asasenato de los penitentes”.
- Also known as
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- The Penitente Murder Case
- El asasenato de los penitentes
- De gegeeselden
- De gegeselden
- Les flagelées
- Les flagelés
- 忏悔之鞭
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Lash of the Penitentes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Lash of the Penitentes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lash of the Penitentes?
Lash of the Penitentes runs 48 minutes.
When was Lash of the Penitentes released?
Lash of the Penitentes was released on April 13, 1936.
Who directed Lash of the Penitentes?
Lash of the Penitentes was directed by Harry Revier and Roland Price.
More films by Harry Revier Who is in the cast of Lash of the Penitentes?
Lash of the Penitentes stars Josef Swickard as Dr. Andrew Robert Taylor, Billy Bletcher as Narrating Missionary and Pepe Rubio as George Mack, among 7 credited actors.
Does Lash of the Penitentes have a post-credit scene?
No. Lash of the Penitentes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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