

Cry of the Banshee
1970-07-22 · 91 min · ★ 5.4
In seventeenth century England Lord Whitman wages unending war on what he sees as the ever-present scourge of witchcraft, and many local villagers have suffered at his hands. But one victim uses her occult powers to curse his family, enlisting unknowing help from one of the household.
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- Directors
- Gordon Hessler
- Production companies
- American International Pictures
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 500,000
Top Cast
Vincent PriceLord Edward Whitman
Essy PerssonLady Patricia Whitman
Hilary DwyerMaureen Whitman
Carl RiggHarry Whitman
Stephan ChaseSean Whitman
Andrew McCullochBully Boy
Michael ElphickBurke
Robert HuttonParty Guest
Guy DeghyParty Guest
Elisabeth BergnerOona
Patrick MowerRoderick
Quinn O'HaraMaggie
Hugh GriffithMickey
Sally GeesonSarahTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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