Movie Description
The Pit and the Pendulum
(1991)Overview
Set during the height of Spanish Inquisition. The beautiful and kind-hearted Maria is arrested as a witch when she inadvertently cries out in horror at the public whipping of a child. As Maria’s husband Antonio tries to save her, Torquemada, the Grand Inquisitor, determines to punish Maria with torture for the desire she inflames in him. Loosely based on Edgar Allen Poe's classic short story.
Featured Crew
- Director : Stuart Gordon
- Producer : Albert Band
- Editor : Andy Horvitch
- Cast : Lance Henriksen,Stephen Lee,William Norris,Mark Margolis,Carolyn Purdy-Gordon,Barbara Bocci,Benito Stefanelli,Jeffrey Combs,Tom Towles,Rona De Ricci,Jonathan Fuller,Oliver Reed,Larry Dolgin,Frances Bay,Fabio Carfora,Michael Deak
Cast
Torquemada
Gomez
Dr. Huesos
Mendoza
Contessa D'Alba Molina
Contessa's Son
Executioner
Francisco
Don Carlos
Maria
Antonio
Cardinal
Sergeant of the Guards
Esmeralda
Beggar
Guard (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Pit and the Pendulum
Status Released
Release Information
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1991-06-27
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 37m
Budget₹ 2000000
Revenue₹ 3331
Production CompaniesFull Moon Entertainment
Genres
- Horror
- Romance
