The Whip and the Body (1963): Cast & Plot
The Whip and the Body is a 1963 drama horror film directed by Mario Bava, starring Christopher Lee as Kurt Menliff, Tony Kendall and Daliah Lavi. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Mario Bava
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Leone Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Whip and the Body About?
The premise of The Whip and the Body without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Evil horror!!! Disowned in the past by his father, Kurt Menliff, a cruel and sadistic nobleman, returns to the family castle to reclaim his inheritance.
The Whip and the Body Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- s&m
- italian gothic
- surprise ending
- giallo
- female whipping
- giallo thriller
- beach
- family relationships
- murder
- ghost story
- sadism
- sadistic man
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- nobleman
- aristocrat
- horseback riding
- camera shot of feet
- whipping
- death
- stabbing
- stabbed to death
- violent man
- domestic violence
- dead body
- finding a dead body
- discovering a dead body
- stabbed in the neck
- coffin
- camera shot of eyes
- close up of eyes
- vault
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- multiple deaths
- multiple murders
- biting someone
- coffin on fire
- 19th century
- man whips a woman
- missing wife
- sister in law in love with brother in law
- in love with a cousin
- woman has sex with brothers
- first cousins in love
- reference to marriage between cousins
- sexual desire
- man tears woman's clothes
- brother in law attracted to sister in law
- brother in law sister in law sex
- footsteps
- riding a horse side saddle
- father son relationship
The Whip and the Body Cast & Characters
Christopher Lee leads the cast as Kurt Menliff, with Tony Kendall as Cristiano Menliff and Daliah Lavi as Nevenka. Directed by Mario Bava; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mario Bava
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Christopher Lee as Kurt Menliff - Tony Kendall as Cristiano Menliff
- Daliah Lavi as Nevenka
- Gustavo De Nardo as Count Menliff
Also Starring in The Whip and the Body
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- Luciano Pigozzi Losat
- Ida Galli Katia
- Jacques Herlin Priest
The Whip and the Body Plot Summary
What happens in The Whip and the Body from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 19th century Europe, nobleman Kurt Menliff returns to his family’s seaside castle after many years of absence in order to supposedly congratulate his younger brother Christian for marrying his former lover Nevenka. However, those at the castle know that Kurt is a sadist and are unhappy with his presence, especially his father Count Menliff and housemaid Giorgia, the latter of whom blames Kurt for the suicide of her daughter Tania, with whom Kurt had an affair before abruptly abandoning her. Nevertheless, they decide to let Kurt stay at the castle overnight.
Full summary
The whole story of The Whip and the Body, scene by scene
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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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The Whip and the Body Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Night Is the Phantom” and “What?”.
- Also known as
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- Night Is the Phantom
- What?
- Der Mörder von Schloß Menliff
- The Whip and the Flesh
- Het gegeseld lichaam
- Rêves macabres
- Pisken og kroppen
- A hús és a test
- What†
- Der Dämon und die Jungfrau
- Le Corps et le Fouet
- Drácula, o Vampiro do Sexo
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- El cuerpo y el látigo
- 鞭子与肉体
- O Chicote e o Corpo
- Плеть и тело
- 채찍과 시체
- Bicz i ciało
- 白い肌に狂う鞭
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The Whip and the Body FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Whip and the Body, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Whip and the Body?
The Whip and the Body runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Whip and the Body released?
The Whip and the Body was released on August 29, 1963.
Who directed The Whip and the Body?
The Whip and the Body was directed by Mario Bava.
More films by Mario Bava Who is in the cast of The Whip and the Body?
The Whip and the Body stars Christopher Lee as Kurt Menliff, Tony Kendall as Cristiano Menliff and Daliah Lavi as Nevenka, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Whip and the Body have a post-credit scene?
No. The Whip and the Body has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Whip and the Body in?
The original language of The Whip and the Body is Italian.
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