Malpertuis
If you expect to get out alive... you must be dreaming.
Genres
Overview
Malpertuis is the name of an old, rambling mansion which is in reality a labyrinth where characters from Greek mythology are imprisoned by the bedridden Cassavius. He manages to keep them, as well as his nephew and niece, prisoners even after his death, through a binding testament. As Jan, the nephew, unravels the mystery, he discovers that he cannot escape the house because Malpertuis is far more significant than he was led to believe.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
125 min
Release Date
1971-01-02
Status
Released
Original Language
Dutch
Vote Count
35
Vote Average
6.486
Orson Welles
Cassavius
Susan Hampshire
Nancy / Euryale / Alice / Nurse / Charlotte
Michel Bouquet
Charles Dideloo
Mathieu Carrière
Jan
Jean-Pierre Cassel
Lampernisse
Daniel Pilon
Mathias Crook
Walter Rilla
Eisengott
Dora van der Groen
Sylvie Dideloo
Charles Janssens
Philarette
Sylvie Vartan
Bets
Jet Naessens
Eleonora
Cara Van Wersch
Rosalie
Jenny Van Santvoort
Elodie
Fanny Winkler
Mother Griboin
Robert Lussac
Griboin
Gella Allaert
Gerda
Cyriel Van Gent
Thick Man
Mariette Van Arkkels
Whore
Rosemarie Bergmans
Front side gangster
Johnny Hallyday
Sailor who kisses Bets (uncredited)
Marc Didden
A sailor (uncredited)
Ward de Ravet
Doucedame (uncredited)
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