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Cry of the Banshee
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Cry of the Banshee

1970-07-22 · 91 min · ★ 5.4

Horror

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 PriceVincent PriceLord Edward Whitman
Essy PerssonEssy PerssonLady Patricia Whitman
Hilary DwyerHilary DwyerMaureen Whitman
Carl RiggCarl RiggHarry Whitman
Stephan ChaseStephan ChaseSean Whitman
Marshall JonesFather Tom
Andrew McCullochAndrew McCullochBully Boy
Michael ElphickMichael ElphickBurke
Pamela MoiseiwitschMaid
Joyce MandreParty Guest
Robert HuttonRobert HuttonParty Guest
Guy DeghyGuy DeghyParty Guest
Elisabeth BergnerElisabeth BergnerOona
Patrick MowerPatrick MowerRoderick
Pamela FarbrotherMargaret Donald
Quinn O'HaraQuinn O'HaraMaggie
Jane DeadyNaked Girl
Hugh GriffithHugh GriffithMickey
Jan RossiniBess
Sally GeesonSally GeesonSarah

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