The Beast in the Cellar (1971) Horror Thriller Mystery
The Beast in the Cellar (1971) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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Tomatometer: ☆ 8.6/10
The Beast in the Cellar Plot Synopsis:
An elderly heiress is killed by her husband who wants control of her fortunes. What ensues is an all-out murder spree as relatives and friends attempt to reduce the inheritance playing field, complicated by some teenagers who decide to camp out in a dilapidated building on the estate.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: An elderly heiress is killed by her husband who wants control of her fortunes. What ensues is an all-out...
Tagline: The second movie rated "V" for violence.
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The Beast in the Cellar Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1971 (more 1971 movies)
Awards: 4
Language: Italian
Country: Italy
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Beast in the Cellar Release Dates In Theaters: May 03, 1972
Writers: Mario Bava, Giuseppe Zaccariello, Filippo Ottoni, Dardano Sacchetti, Gianfranco Barberi, Gene Luotto, Laura Betti, Sergio Canevari, Franco Vanorio
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The Beast in the Cellar Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Claudine Auger | ... | Renata Donati |
| Luigi Pistilli | ... | Alberto / Albert |
| Claudio Camaso | ... | Simone / Simon (as Claudio Volonté) |
| Anna Maria Rosati | ... | Laura (as Anna M. Rosati) |
| Chris Avram | ... | Franco Ventura / Frank Ventura |
| Leopoldo Trieste | ... | Paolo Fosatti / Paul Fosatti |
| Laura Betti | ... | Anna Fosatti |
| Brigitte Skay | ... | Louise / Brunhilde |
| Isa Miranda | ... | Countess Federica Donati |
| Paola Montenero | ... | Sylvie / Denise (as Paola Rubens) |
| Guido Boccaccini | ... | Luca / Duke |
| Roberto Bonanni | ... | Roberto / Bobby |
| Giovanni Nuvoletti | ... | Count Filippo Donati |
| Renato Cestiè | ... | Renata and Albert''s Son (uncredited) |
| Nicoletta Elmi | ... | Renata and Albert''s Daughter (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Claudine Auger, as Renata Donati, passed away at age 78 in Paris, France.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Elena Cardy - Luigi Pistilli, as Alberto / Albert, passed away at age 66 in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Gigi Pistilli - Claudio Camaso – Simone / Simon (as Claudio Volonté)
- Anna Maria Rosati – Laura (as Anna M. Rosati)
- Chris Avram – Franco Ventura / Frank Ventura
- Leopoldo Trieste, as Paolo Fosatti / Paul Fosatti, passed away at age 85 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Sign: Taurus - Laura Betti – Anna Fosatti
- Brigitte Skay, as Louise / Brunhilde, passed away at age 72 in We.
Sign: Cancer - Isa Miranda – Countess Federica Donati
- Paola Montenero, as Sylvie / Denise (as Paola Rubens), passed away at age 65 in Padua, Veneto, Italy.
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Paola Rubens - Guido Boccaccini – Luca / Duke
- Roberto Bonanni – Roberto / Bobby
- Giovanni Nuvoletti, as Count Filippo Donati, passed away at age 95 in Abano Terme, Veneto, Italy.
Sign: Libra - Renato Cestiè (b. January 11, 1963) – Renata and Albert''s Son (uncredited)
Sign: Capricorn - Nicoletta Elmi (b. February 13, 1964) – Renata and Albert''s Daughter (uncredited)
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Nicole Elmi
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