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Malpertuis

182h 5m1972Harry Kümel
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"If you expect to get out alive... you must be dreaming."

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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Based On Novel Or BookHaunted HouseMythologySurrealismGreek MythologyCrucifixDream WorldPrometheus

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What is Malpertuis (1972) about?

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.

Who stars in Malpertuis?

Malpertuis stars Orson Welles (Cassavius), Susan Hampshire (Nancy / Euryale / Alice / Nurse / Charlotte), Michel Bouquet (Charles Dideloo), Mathieu Carrière (Jan), Jean-Pierre Cassel (Lampernisse). The film was directed by Harry Kümel.

How long is Malpertuis?

Malpertuis has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1972. It is rated 18.

Where can I watch Malpertuis?

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