United States / Oct 08, 1961 / NR
During the running of the film,the "Punishment Poll" lets YOU decide the fate of Mr. Sardonicus!
1h 30min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
In 1880, Sir Robert Cargrave, a London physician known for his experimental work in paralysis treatment, is summoned to Gorslava by the mysterious Baron Sardonicus—who is now married to Cargrave's former wife, Maude—to treat his disfigurement. When Cargrave arrives, he finds the masked baron is a cruel sadist who has threatened to harm Maude if he is not successfully cured.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Constance Cavendish | Mrs. Higgins (uncredited) |
| James Forrest | Geoffery Wainwright (uncredited) |
| Tina Woodward | The Girl (uncredited) |
| Mavis Neal Palmer | Head Nurse (uncredited) |
| Charles H. Radilak | Stationmaster (uncredited) |
| David Janti | Janku (uncredited) |
| Franz Roehn | Gravedigger (uncredited) |
| Annalena Lund | First Girl (uncredited) |
| Ilse Burkert | Second Girl (uncredited) |
| William Castle | Self (uncredited) |
Genres
HorrorMystery
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Mr. Sardonicus |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | William Castle Productions, Columbia Pictures |
| Release date | 8 ottobre 1961 |
| Production | William Castle, Dona Holloway |
| Writer | Ray Russell |
| Editing | Edwin H. Bryant |
| Cinematography | Burnett Guffey, Homer Van Pelt |
| Assistant directors | R. Robert Rosenbaum, William Castle |
| Camera operators | Burnett Guffey, Homer Van Pelt |
| Additional photography | Burnett Guffey, Homer Van Pelt |
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| Production design | Cary Odell, James Crowe |
| Art direction | Cary Odell, James Crowe |
| Set decoration | James Crowe, Cary Odell |
| Music | Von Dexter, James Z. Flaster, Charles J. Rice |
| Sound | Von Dexter, James Z. Flaster, Charles J. Rice |
| Costume design | Ben Lane |
| Makeup | Ben Lane |
| Hairstyling | Ben Lane |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Germany / Jun 29, 1962 / 16
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