Malpertuis (1971): Cast
Malpertuis is a 1971 fantasy horror film directed by Harry Kümel, starring Orson Welles as Cassavius, Johnny Hallyday and Daniel Pilon. It is based on Malpertuis by Jean Ray and Iain White. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Harry Kümel
- Original language
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Dutch - Studio
- Artémis Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Malpertuis About?
The premise of Malpertuis without spoilers, adapted from Malpertuis by Jean Ray and Iain White.
Trapped inside his enigmatic uncle’s sprawling, labyrinthine mansion, a young sailor discovers he is surrounded by a cast of eccentric, mysterious relatives, each concealing a dark secret tied to occult forces. As the house’s twisted corridors close in, escaping alive becomes a desperate, nightmarish quest.
Malpertuis Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sailor
- reference to alice in wonderland
- reference to cagliostro
- greek mythology
- male nudity
- prometheus
- greed
- taxidermy
- greek god
- psychiatric hospital
- inheritance
- young
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- medusa
- mansion
- mythology
- alternate reality
- fight
- brawl
- seaman
- exotic dancer
- docks
- sea
- ship
- brawling
- bordello
- prostitute
- mutation
- cousin cousin relationship
- uncle niece relationship
- mother superior
- surrealism
- mysticism
- story within the story
- identity
- doppelganger
- actor playing multiple roles
- will
- torture
- statue
- spiral staircase
- snake
- psychedelic
- priest
- nun
- monkey
- mask
- journal
- incest
- hospital
- hallucination
Malpertuis Cast & Characters
Orson Welles leads the cast as Cassavius, with Johnny Hallyday as Sailor who kisses Bets (uncredited) and Daniel Pilon as Mathias Crook. Directed by Harry Kümel; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Harry Kümel
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Orson Welles as Cassavius -
Johnny Hallyday as Sailor who kisses Bets (uncredited) -
Daniel Pilon as Mathias Crook - Jean-Pierre Cassel as Lampernisse
Also Starring in Malpertuis
· 18 more- Mathieu Carrière Jan
- Michel Bouquet Charles Dideloo
- Walter Rilla Eisengott
- Susan Hampshire Nancy / Euryale / Alice / Nurse / Charlotte
- Dora van der Groen Sylvie Dideloo
- Ward de Ravet Doucedame (uncredited)
- Sylvie Vartan Bets
- Marc Didden A sailor (uncredited)
- Gella Allaert Gerda
- Charles Janssens Philarette
- Cara Van Wersch Rosalie
- Robert Lussac Griboin
- Fanny Winkler Mother Griboin
- Rosemarie Bergmans Front side gangster
- Jenny Van Santvoort Elodie
- Jet Naessens Eleonora
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- Cyriel Van Gent Thick Man
- Mariette Van Arkkels Whore
More from Harry Kümel
More films directed by Harry Kümel: Eline Vere, The Arrival of Joachim Stiller, Daughters of Darkness and Josef von Sternberg, A Retrospective.
Malpertuis Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Radiance Trailer [Subtitled]
Malpertuis Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “The Legend of Doom House” and “Мальпертюи”.
- Also known as
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- The Legend of Doom House
- Мальпертюи
- 毁灭之屋传奇
- 말페르튀스
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Malpertuis FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Malpertuis, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Malpertuis?
Malpertuis runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Malpertuis released?
Malpertuis was released on January 2, 1971.
Who directed Malpertuis?
Malpertuis was directed by Harry Kümel.
More films by Harry Kümel Who is in the cast of Malpertuis?
Malpertuis stars Orson Welles as Cassavius, Johnny Hallyday as Sailor who kisses Bets (uncredited) and Daniel Pilon as Mathias Crook, among 22 credited actors.
Is Malpertuis based on a book?
Yes. Malpertuis is adapted from Malpertuis by Jean Ray and Iain White.
Does Malpertuis have a post-credit scene?
No. Malpertuis has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Malpertuis in?
The original language of Malpertuis is Dutch.
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