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Murders in the Rue Morgue
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Murders in the Rue Morgue

1971-07-21 · 87 min · ★ 5.2

Crime · Horror · Thriller · Mystery · Romance

In turn-of-the-century Paris, Cesar Charron owns a theater at the Rue Morgue where he performs the titular play with his wife, Madeleine Charron, who suffers dreadful nightmares. When several murders by acid connect to Cesar, the prime suspect of Inspector Vidocq would be Cesar's former partner, Rene Marot.

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Directors
Gordon Hessler
Production companies
American International Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jason RobardsJason RobardsCesar Charron
Herbert LomHerbert LomRene Marot
Christine KaufmannChristine KaufmannMadeleine Charron
Adolfo CeliAdolfo CeliInspector Vidocq
Maria PerschyMaria PerschyGenevre
Michael DunnMichael DunnPierre Triboulet
Lilli PalmerLilli PalmerMrs. Charron
Peter ArnePeter ArneAubert
Rosalind ElliotGabrielle
Marshall JonesLuigi Orsini
María MartínMaría MartínMadam Adolphe
Ruth PlattesOrsini's Assistant
Rafael HernándezRafael HernándezMember of Repertory Company
Pamela McInnesPamela McInnesMember of Repertory Company (Blonde)
Sally LongleySally LongleyMember of Repertory Company (Brunette)
Luis RiveraMember of Repertory Company
Dean SelmierDean SelmierMember of Repertory Company
Virginia StachMember of Repertory Company
Werner UmbergMember of Repertory Company
Xan das BolasXan das BolasOrsini's Assistant

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