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Spirits of the Dead
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Spirits of the Dead

1968-05-16 · 122 min · ★ 6.2

Horror · Mystery · Drama

Anthology film from three European directors based on stories by Edgar Allan Poe: a cruel countess haunted by a ghostly horse, a sadistic young man haunted by his double, and an alcoholic actor haunted by the Devil.

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Directors
Louis Malle, Roger Vadim, Federico Fellini
Production companies
PEA, Les Films Marceau, Cocinor
Countries
France, Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Brigitte BardotBrigitte BardotGiuseppina (segment "William Wilson")
Alain DelonAlain DelonWilliam Wilson and his double (segment "William Wilson")
Jane FondaJane FondaContessa Frederique de Metzengerstein (segment "Metzengerstein")
Terence StampTerence StampToby Dammit (segment "Toby Dammit")
Peter FondaPeter FondaBaron Wilhelm Berlifitzing (segment "Metzengerstein")
James Robertson JusticeJames Robertson JusticeCountess' Advisor (segment "Metzengerstein")
Salvo RandoneSalvo RandonePriest (segment "Toby Dammit")
Françoise PrévostFrançoise PrévostFriend of Countess (segment "Metzengerstein")
Katia ChristineKatia ChristineGirl on Dissection Table
Philippe LemairePhilippe LemairePhilippe
Serge MarquandSerge MarquandHugues
John KarlsenJohn KarlsenSchoolmaster (segment "William Wilson") (uncredited)
Maria TedeschiMaria TedeschiWoman (uncredited)
Milena VukotićMilena VukotićTV Interviewer (segment "Toby Dammit") (uncredited)
Umberto D'OrsiUmberto D'OrsiHans (segment "William Wilson")
Daniele VargasDaniele VargasUniversity Professor (segment "William Wilson")
Ernesto ColliErnesto ColliManetti Brother (segment "Toby Dammit") (uncredited)
Marie-Ange AnièsMarie-Ange AnièsCourtesan (segment "Metzengerstein")
Anny DupereyAnny DupereyCourtesan (segment "Metzengerstein") (uncredited)
Irina MaleevaIrina MaleevaGypsy Fortune Teller (Segment "Toby Dammit") (uncredited)

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