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Crucible of Horror
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Crucible of Horror

1971-11-10 · 91 min · ★ 5.4

Horror · Thriller

A mother and daughter hatch a scheme to murder their family's domineering and sadistic patriarch.

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Directors
Viktors Ritelis
Production companies
Abacus Productions, London-Cannon Films
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael GoughMichael GoughWalter Eastwood
Yvonne MitchellYvonne MitchellEdith Eastwood
Sharon GurneySharon GurneyJane Eastwood
Simon GoughRupert Eastwood
Nicholas JonesNicholas JonesBenjy Smith
Olaf PooleyOlaf PooleyReid
Mary HignettMary HignettServant
David ButlerGregson
Howard GoorneyHoward GoorneyPetrol Pump Attendant

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