Spirits of the Dead (1968): Cast
Spirits of the Dead is a 1968 drama horror film directed by Federico Fellini and Louis Malle, starring Jane Fonda as Contessa Frederique de Metzengerstein (segment "Metzengerstein"), Alain Delon and Peter Fonda. It runs 2 hours 1 minute.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Directors
- Federico Fellini and Louis Malle
- Original language
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French - Studio
- PEA
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Spirits of the Dead About?
The premise of Spirits of the Dead without spoilers.
An unsettling anthology unites three European directors in a macabre tribute to Edgar Allan Poe. It weaves three disturbing tales: a tyrannical countess pursued by a spectral horse, a cruel young man tormented by his own doppelgänger, and a despondent actor whose life is haunted by the Devil. The film revels in gothic dread and relentless evil.
Spirits of the Dead Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- psychotronic film
- two women share a bathtub
- woman in a bathtub
- baby leopard
- orgy
- sex
- libertine
- ferrari
- horror anthology
- public nudity
- sex orgy
- gothic horror
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- based on short story
- female nudity
- female frontal nudity
- horse
- countess
- horseback riding
- beach
- hanging
- bow and arrow
- candle
- kiss
- necklace
- threesome
- horse riding on a beach
- voice over narration
- man wears a cloak
- bear trap
- leopard
- abandoned castle
- ankle injury
- whistling for a horse
- begins with a quotation
- edgar allan poe quotation
- house on fire
- tapestry
- dog barks
- baron
- death of a baron
- tapestry on fire
- stable
- bitterness
- dog
- man kisses a woman's neck
- horse stall
- forest
- riding a horse in water
- food
- eating
Spirits of the Dead Cast & Characters
Jane Fonda leads the cast as Contessa Frederique de Metzengerstein (segment "Metzengerstein"), with Alain Delon as William Wilson and his double (segment "William Wilson") and Peter Fonda as Baron Wilhelm Berlifitzing (segment "Metzengerstein"). Directed by Federico Fellini and Louis Malle; 23 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Federico Fellini -
Co-director Louis Malle
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Jane Fonda as Contessa Frederique de Metzengerstein (segment "Metzengerstein") -
Alain Delon as William Wilson and his double (segment "William Wilson") -
Peter Fonda as Baron Wilhelm Berlifitzing (segment "Metzengerstein") -
James Robertson Justice as Countess' Advisor (segment "Metzengerstein")
Also Starring in Spirits of the Dead
· 19 more- Terence Stamp Toby Dammit (segment "Toby Dammit")
- Serge Marquand Hugues
- Milena Vukotić TV Interviewer (segment "Toby Dammit") (uncredited)
- Umberto D'Orsi Hans (segment "William Wilson")
- Brigitte Bardot Giuseppina (segment "William Wilson")
- Daniele Vargas University Professor (segment "William Wilson")
- Maria Tedeschi Woman (uncredited)
- John Karlsen Schoolmaster (segment "William Wilson") (uncredited)
- Anny Duperey Courtesan (segment "Metzengerstein") (uncredited)
- Alfredo Rizzo Angry Man in Car (segment "Toby Dammit") (uncredited)
- Philippe Lemaire Philippe
- Salvo Randone Priest (segment "Toby Dammit")
- Françoise Prévost Friend of Countess (segment "Metzengerstein")
- Ernesto Colli Manetti Brother (segment "Toby Dammit") (uncredited)
- Katia Christine Girl on Dissection Table
- Marisa Traversi Marilù Traversi (segment "Toby Dammit") (uncredited)
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- Irina Maleeva Gypsy Fortune Teller (Segment "Toby Dammit") (uncredited)
- Marie-Ange Aniès Courtesan (segment "Metzengerstein")
- Marlène Alexandre
More from Federico Fellini and Louis Malle
More films directed by Federico Fellini and Louis Malle, best-rated first: La Dolce Vita, Au Revoir les Enfants, 8½ and Elevator to the Gallows.
Spirits of the Dead Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Spirits of the Dead 1969 theatrical trailer
Spirits of the Dead Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Tales of Mystery” and “Powers of Evil”.
- Also known as
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- Tales of Mystery
- Powers of Evil
- Tales of Mystery and Imagination
- Trois Histoires Extraordinaires d'Edgar Poe
- Fantastische Verhalen
- Tre passi nel delirio
- Три шага в бреду
- Außergewöhnliche Geschichten
- 勾魂慑魄
- Historias extraordinarias
- Különleges történetek
- Histórias Extraordinárias
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- Historie niesamowite
- Невероятни истории
- 죽음의 영혼
- Sagor från de döda
- Podivuhodné příběhy
- Στον Ίλιγγο της Ακολασίας
- 世にも怪奇な物語
- Històries extraordinàries
- Şeytanın Kurbanları
- 3 askelta yöhön
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Spirits of the Dead FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Spirits of the Dead, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Spirits of the Dead?
Spirits of the Dead runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Spirits of the Dead released?
Spirits of the Dead was released on May 16, 1968.
Who directed Spirits of the Dead?
Spirits of the Dead was directed by Federico Fellini and Louis Malle.
More films by Federico Fellini Who is in the cast of Spirits of the Dead?
Spirits of the Dead stars Jane Fonda as Contessa Frederique de Metzengerstein (segment "Metzengerstein"), Alain Delon as William Wilson and his double (segment "William Wilson") and Peter Fonda as Baron Wilhelm Berlifitzing (segment "Metzengerstein"), among 23 credited actors.
Does Spirits of the Dead have a post-credit scene?
No. Spirits of the Dead has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Spirits of the Dead in?
The original language of Spirits of the Dead is French.
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