The Big Cube (1969): Cast & Plot
The Big Cube is a 1969 drama thriller directed by Tito Davison, starring Lana Turner as Adriana Roman, Dan O'Herlihy and Karin Mossberg. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Tito Davison
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Francisco Diez Barroso
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Big Cube About?
The premise of The Big Cube without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Johnny, a medical student, uses his chemistry set for dubious experiments, committing increasingly immoral acts. Meanwhile, a young woman teams up with her drug‑addicted boyfriend to give her stepmother LSD, hoping to drive her into madness and secure an inheritance.
The Big Cube Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- stepmother stepdaughter relationship
- inheritance
- drug culture
- drug overdose
- lifestyle of the rich
- psychotronic film
- drugsploitation
- exploitation
- downward spiral
- pantyhose
- black pantyhose
- female stockinged legs
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- white stockings
- theatrical play
- wedding ceremony
- found mentally incompetent
- opening night
- death
- actress
- medical student
- bare chested male
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- drug abuse
- self indulgence
- hedonism
- hallucinogen
- fortune hunter
- drowning at sea
- sugar cube
- manipulation
- lsd
The Big Cube Cast & Characters
Lana Turner leads the cast as Adriana Roman, with Dan O'Herlihy as Charles Winthrop and Karin Mossberg as Lisa Winthrop. Directed by Tito Davison; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tito Davison
- Lana Turner as Adriana Roman
- Dan O'Herlihy as Charles Winthrop
- Karin Mossberg as Lisa Winthrop
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George Chakiris as Johnny Allen
Also Starring in The Big Cube
· 9 more- Pamela Rodgers Bibi
- Richard Egan Frederick Lansdale
- Regina Torné Queen Bee
- Carlos East Lalo
- Víctor Junco Delacroix
- Rogelio Guerra Queen Bee's Bodyguard
- Augusto Benedico Dr. Lorenz
- Pedro Galván University Dean
- Norma Herrera Stella
More from Tito Davison
More films directed by Tito Davison: María, Corazón salvaje, Cri Cri el Grillito Cantor and La edad de la inocencia.
The Big Cube Plot Summary
What happens in The Big Cube from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Adriana Roman, Lana Turner, a successful stage actress, retires to marry Charles Winthrop, Dan O’Herlihy, a wealthy tycoon. Winthrop’s daughter, Lisa, Karin Mossberg, is instantly distrustful of Adriana as the “other woman” stealing her father’s affection. Charles Winthrop’s sudden death in a boating accident leaves Adriana shaken, and she also suffers a concussion that colors her perception of later events.
Full summary
The whole story of The Big Cube, scene by scene
The Big Cube Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Big Cube.
How Well Do You Know The Big Cube?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays Adriana Roman?
Cars in The Big Cube
9 cars on screen, including the 1968 Imperial Crown Convertible and the BSA unknown.
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1968 Imperial Crown Convertible Important role -
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BSA unknown Minor role
The Big Cube Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “El Terron de azucar” and “El terrón de azúcar”.
- Also known as
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- El Terron de azucar
- El terrón de azúcar
- A Escrava da Alucinação
- 夺命脂粉客
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The Big Cube FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Big Cube, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Big Cube?
The Big Cube runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Big Cube released?
The Big Cube was released on April 30, 1969.
Who directed The Big Cube?
The Big Cube was directed by Tito Davison.
More films by Tito Davison Who is in the cast of The Big Cube?
The Big Cube stars Lana Turner as Adriana Roman, Dan O'Herlihy as Charles Winthrop and Karin Mossberg as Lisa Winthrop, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Big Cube have a post-credit scene?
No. The Big Cube has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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