

The Whip and the Body
1963-08-29 · 87 min · ★ 6.4
Disowned in the past by his father, Kurt Menliff, a cruel and sadistic nobleman, returns to the family castle to reclaim his inheritance.
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- Directors
- Mario Bava
- Production companies
- Leone Film, Francinor, PIP, Vox Film
- Countries
- France, Italy
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 66,500
Top Cast
Daliah LaviNevenka
Christopher LeeKurt Menliff
Tony KendallCristiano Menliff
Ida GalliKatia
Harriet MedinGiorgia
Gustavo De NardoCount Menliff
Jacques HerlinPriest
Luciano PigozziLosatTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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