The Fall of the House of Usher (1981): Cast
The Fall of the House of Usher is a 1981 drama horror film directed by Alexandre Astruc, starring Fanny Ardant as Madeline Usher, Mathieu Carrière and Pierre Clémenti. It runs 58 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 58 min
- Director
- Alexandre Astruc
- Original language
-
French - Studio
- FR3
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Fall of the House of Usher About?
The premise of The Fall of the House of Usher without spoilers.
After a long journey, Alain reaches the Usher mansion to see his old friend Roderick. He discovers that Roderick and his sister Madeline are afflicted by a mysterious malady: Roderick is tormented by painfully acute senses, while Madeline lies in a near‑catatonic state. The gloomy, oppressive atmosphere of the house suggests deeper, unseen forces at work.
The Fall of the House of Usher Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- curse
- friend
- sister
- secret
- supernatural power
- occult
- mental illness
- destruction
- old mansion
- haunted house
- insanity
- family relationships
The Fall of the House of Usher Cast & Characters
Fanny Ardant leads the cast as Madeline Usher, with Mathieu Carrière as Sir Roderick Usher and Pierre Clémenti as Allan. Directed by Alexandre Astruc; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alexandre Astruc
-
Fanny Ardant as Madeline Usher - Mathieu Carrière as Sir Roderick Usher
- Pierre Clémenti as Allan
- Jacques Dacqmine as Dr. Hawthorne
More from Alexandre Astruc
More films directed by Alexandre Astruc: Albert Savarus, Sartre by Himself, The Purloined Letter and Evariste Galois.
Seen The Fall of the House of Usher?
Movies Like The Fall of the House of Usher
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Fall of the House of Usher, The Fall of the House of Usher and The Fall of the House of Usher.
-
The Fall of the House of Usher 1979 -
The Fall of the House of Usher 1950 -
The Fall of the House of Usher 1928 -
The Fall of the House of Usher 1982 -
The House of Usher 2006 -
House of Usher 1960 -
The House of Usher 1989 -
Revenge in the House of Usher 1983 -
The Fall of Usher 2022 -
House of Shadows 1975 -
House of the Damned 1996 -
The Haunting of Hill House 2018
The Fall of the House of Usher FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Fall of the House of Usher, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Fall of the House of Usher?
The Fall of the House of Usher runs 58 minutes.
When was The Fall of the House of Usher released?
The Fall of the House of Usher was released on April 12, 1981.
Who directed The Fall of the House of Usher?
The Fall of the House of Usher was directed by Alexandre Astruc.
More films by Alexandre Astruc Who is in the cast of The Fall of the House of Usher?
The Fall of the House of Usher stars Fanny Ardant as Madeline Usher, Mathieu Carrière as Sir Roderick Usher and Pierre Clémenti as Allan, among 4 credited actors.
Does The Fall of the House of Usher have a post-credit scene?
No. The Fall of the House of Usher has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Fall of the House of Usher in?
The original language of The Fall of the House of Usher is French.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
