Movie·1991·1h 37m
The Pit and the Pendulum
A bizarre descent into hell from the creator of Re-Animator.
Directed By
Stuart Gordon
Country
Italy
Language
German
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// overview
The Story
Set during the height of Spanish Inquisition. The beautiful and kind-hearted Maria is arrested as a witch when she inadvertently cries out in horror at the public whipping of a child. As Maria’s husband Antonio tries to save her, Torquemada, the Grand Inquisitor, determines to punish Maria with torture for the desire she inflames in him. Loosely based on Edgar Allen Poe's classic short story.
Written By
Dennis Paoli
Producer
Albert Band, Michael Catalano
Cinematography
Adolfo Bartoli
Music
Richard Band
Editor
Andy Horvitch
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
143 votes
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// cast
Cast
Lance Henriksen
Torquemada
Stephen Lee
Gomez
William Norris
Dr. Huesos
Mark Margolis
Mendoza
Carolyn Purdy-Gordon
Contessa D'Alba Molina
Barbara Bocci
Contessa's Son
Benito Stefanelli
Executioner
Jeffrey Combs
Francisco
Tom Towles
Don Carlos
Rona De Ricci
Maria
Jonathan Fuller
Antonio
Oliver Reed
Cardinal
Larry Dolgin
Sergeant of the Guards
Frances Bay
Esmeralda
Fabio Carfora
Beggar
Michael Deak
Guard (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Stuart Gordon
Director
Albert Band
Producer
Dennis Paoli
Screenplay
Adolfo Bartoli
Director of Photography
Andy Horvitch
Editor
Richard Band
Original Music Composer
Michael Catalano
Executive Producer
Charles Band
Executive Producer
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