Movie·1965·1h 23m
The Skull
When the Skull strikes you'll scream!
Directed By
Freddie Francis
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Esoterica collector Dr Maitland buys an unusual skull from his ordinary source; the artifact is what remains of the Marquis De Sade. Much too soon, Maitland discovers that the skull is turning him into a frenzied killer.
Producer
Milton Subotsky, Max Rosenberg
Cinematography
John Wilcox
Music
Elisabeth Lutyens
Editor
Oswald Hafenrichter
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
113 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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// cast
Cast
Peter Cushing
Dr. Christopher Maitland
Christopher Lee
Sir Matthew Phillips
Patrick Wymark
Anthony Marco
Jill Bennett
Jane Maitland
Peter Woodthorpe
Bert Travers, Marco's Landlord
Nigel Green
Inspector Wilson
April Olrich
French Girl
George Coulouris
Dr. Londe
Maurice Good
Pierre, Phrenologist
Patrick Magee
Police Surgeon
Frank Forsyth
Judge
Michael Gough
Auctioneer
Anna Palk
Maid
Paul Stockman
First Guard
Geoffrey Cheshire
Second Guard
George Hilsdon
Policeman
Jack Silk
Driver
Paul Beradi
Auction Attendee (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Freddie Francis
Director
Robert Bloch
Story, Writer
Milton Subotsky
Screenplay, Producer
Oswald Hafenrichter
Editor
Elisabeth Lutyens
Original Music Composer
Max Rosenberg
Producer
John Wilcox
Director of Photography
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