

Malpertuis
1972-06-02 · 125 min · ★ 6.5
A young sailor finds himself trapped in the labyrinthine mansion of his occultist uncle, along with a number of eccentric and mysterious relatives who all seem to be harboring a dark secret.
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- Directors
- Harry Kümel
- Production companies
- Artémis Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés, SOFLDOC, Société d'Expansion du Spectacle
- Countries
- Belgium, France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Orson WellesCassavius
Susan HampshireNancy / Euryale / Alice / Nurse / Charlotte
Michel BouquetCharles Dideloo
Mathieu CarrièreJan
Jean-Pierre CasselLampernisse
Daniel PilonMathias Crook
Walter RillaEisengott
Dora van der GroenSylvie Dideloo
Charles JanssensPhilarette
Sylvie VartanBets
Cyriel Van GentThick Man
Rosemarie BergmansFront side gangster
Johnny HallydaySailor who kisses Bets (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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