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The Castle of the Living Dead (1964): Cast

The Castle of the Living Dead (1964) movie poster

The Castle of the Living Dead is a 1964 horror film directed by Warren Kiefer, starring Christopher Lee as Count Drago, Donald Sutherland and Ennio Antonelli. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Castle of the Living Dead (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Warren Kiefer
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Castle of the Living Dead About?

The premise of The Castle of the Living Dead without spoilers.

How far can the human mind withstand terror before it shatters? Count Drago lures a troupe of performers to his remote castle, promising lavish hospitality, yet he harbors a gruesome secret: he preserves both animals and unsuspecting guests through macabre mummification, turning the festivities into a nightmarish test of endurance.

The Castle of the Living Dead Themes & Keywords

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  • entertainer
  • castle
  • italian gothic
  • gothic horror
  • strongman
  • sergeant
  • minstrel
  • fire breathing
  • witch
  • theater troupe
  • sword fight
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  • prophecy
  • poison
  • mute
  • little person
  • highwayman
  • hanging
  • funeral
  • embalming
  • cat
  • mummy
  • broken bottle
  • psychotronic film
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Cast & crew

The Castle of the Living Dead Cast & Characters

Christopher Lee leads the cast as Count Drago, with Donald Sutherland as Sgt. Paul / The Witch / The Old Man and Ennio Antonelli as Gianni. Directed by Warren Kiefer; 11 actors are credited in all.

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The Castle of the Living Dead Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Castle of the Living Dead.

Castle of the Living Dead 1964 Trailer
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The Castle of the Living Dead Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Le château des morts vivants” and “Le chateau des morts vivants”.

Also known as
  • Le château des morts vivants
  • Le chateau des morts vivants
  • Замъкът на живите мъртъвци
  • 活死人的城堡
  • 살아 있는 죽은 자의 성
  • Замок живых мертвецов

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The Castle of the Living Dead FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Castle of the Living Dead, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Castle of the Living Dead?

The Castle of the Living Dead runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Castle of the Living Dead released?

The Castle of the Living Dead was released on August 5, 1964.

Who directed The Castle of the Living Dead?

The Castle of the Living Dead was directed by Warren Kiefer.

Who is in the cast of The Castle of the Living Dead?

The Castle of the Living Dead stars Christopher Lee as Count Drago, Donald Sutherland as Sgt. Paul / The Witch / The Old Man and Ennio Antonelli as Gianni, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Castle of the Living Dead have a post-credit scene?

No. The Castle of the Living Dead has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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