The Gorgon (1964) Horror
The Gorgon (1964) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.55/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.4/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 6.7/10
The Gorgon Plot Synopsis:
In early-twentieth-century middle-Europe, villagers are literally becoming petrified. Although the authorities try to hush the matter up, it is apparent that at the full moon, Megaera, a Gorgon, leaves her castle lair and anyone looking on her face is turned to stone. When this fate befalls a visitor, experts from the University of Leipzig arrive to try and get to the bottom of it all.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: In the early 20th century, a Gorgon takes human form and terrorizes a small European village by turning its citizens to stone.
Tagline: A Monster With the Power to Turn Living Screaming Flesh Into Stone!
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The Gorgon Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1964 (more 1964 movies)
Production Co.: Columbia Pictures
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Gorgon Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 17, 1965, DVD: Nov 01, 2016
Writers: John Gilling, J. Llewellyn Devine
Producers: Anthony Nelson Keys
Musicians: James Bernard
Cinematographers: Michael Reed
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The Gorgon (1964) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Gorgon Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Lee | ... | Prof. Karl Meister |
| Peter Cushing | ... | Dr. Namaroff |
| Richard Pasco | ... | Paul Heitz |
| Barbara Shelley | ... | Carla Hoffman |
| Michael Goodliffe | ... | Professor Jules Heitz |
| Patrick Troughton | ... | Inspector Kanof |
| Joseph O''Conor | ... | Coroner |
| Prudence Hyman | ... | The Gorgon |
| Jack Watson | ... | Ratoff |
| Redmond Phillips | ... | Hans |
| Jeremy Longhurst | ... | Bruno Heitz |
| Toni Gilpin | ... | Sascha Cass |
| Joyce Hemson | ... | Martha |
| Alister Williamson | ... | Janus Cass |
| Michael Peake | ... | Constable |
| Peter Evans | ... | Inquest Jury Member (uncredited) |
| Fred Haggerty | ... | Constable (uncredited) |
| Patrick Halpin | ... | Man Warning Mob of Police (uncredited) |
| Arthur Howell | ... | Angry Man (uncredited) |
| Sally Nesbitt | ... | Nurse (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Christopher Lee, as Prof. Karl Meister, passed away at age 93 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 4½" (1.94 m)
Also known as: Chris Lee | Cristopher Lee | Sir Christopher Lee - Peter Cushing, as Dr. Namaroff, passed away at age 81 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m) - Richard Pasco, as Paul Heitz, passed away at age 88 in Warwickshire, England, UK.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Richard Pascoe - Barbara Shelley (b. February 13, 1932) – Carla Hoffman
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Barbara Kowin | Barbara Shelly - Michael Goodliffe, as Professor Jules Heitz, passed away at age 61 in Wimbledon, London, England, UK.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m) - Patrick Troughton, as Inspector Kanof, passed away at age 67 in Columbus, Georgia, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Pat Troughton - Joseph O''Conor, as Coroner, passed away at age 90 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Joseph O'Connor - Prudence Hyman, as The Gorgon, passed away at age 81 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Jack Watson, as Ratoff, passed away at age 84 in Bath, Somerset, England, UK.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Redmond Phillips, as Hans, passed away at age 81 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Sign: Gemini - Jeremy Longhurst, as Bruno Heitz, passed away at age 69 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK.
Sign: Cancer - Toni Gilpin – Sascha Cass
- Joyce Hemson, as Martha, passed away at age 75 in Streatham Hill, London, England, UK.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Alister Williamson, as Janus Cass, passed away at age 80 in Slough, Berkshire, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Alastair Williamson | Alistair Williamson - Michael Peake, as Constable, passed away at age 48 in Petersfield, Hampshire, England, UK.
Sign: Libra
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