The Skull (1965) Horror Thriller
The Skull (1965) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Aug 25, 1965 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller | Runtime 1h 23m
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.29/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.2/10
The Skull Plot Synopsis:
A collector of esoterica, Dr. Maitland, buys an unusual skull from his ordinary source of artifacts. The skull is what remains of marquis De Sade. Much too soon he discovers how the skull affects him: by turning him into a frenzied killer.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A collector comes into possession of the skull of the Marquis de Sade and learns it is possessed by an evil spirit.
Tagline: When the Skull strikes you"ll Scream!
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The Skull Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1965 (more 1965 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 83 minutes / Horror Genres: Supernatural
Directors: Freddie Francis
Stars: Peter Cushing, Patrick Wymark, Jill Bennett, Nigel Green, Patrick Magee … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Aug 25, 1965Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Skull Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 25, 1965, Blu-ray: Mar 14, 2017, DVD: Jun 03, 2008
Writers: Robert Bloch, Milton Subotsky
Producers: Max Rosenberg, Milton Subotsky
Musicians: Elisabeth Lutyens
Cinematographers: John Wilcox
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The Skull (1965) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Skull Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Cushing | ... | Christopher Maitland |
| Patrick Wymark | ... | Anthony Marco |
| Jill Bennett | ... | Jane Maitland |
| Nigel Green | ... | Inspector Wilson |
| Patrick Magee | ... | Police Surgeon |
| Peter Woodthorpe | ... | Bert Travers |
| Michael Gough | ... | Auctioneer |
| George Coulouris | ... | Dr. Londe |
| April Olrich | ... | French Girl |
| Maurice Good | ... | Pierre, Phrenologist |
| Anna Palk | ... | Maid |
| Frank Forsyth | ... | Judge |
| Paul Stockman | ... | First Guard |
| Geoffrey Cheshire | ... | Second Guard |
| George Hilsdon | ... | Policeman |
| Jack Silk | ... | Driver |
| Christopher Lee | ... | Sir Matthew Phillips |
| Lewis Alexander | ... | Auction Attendee (uncredited) |
| Jack Armstrong | ... | Auction Bidder (uncredited) |
| Paul Beradi | ... | Auction Attendee (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Peter Cushing, as Christopher Maitland, passed away at age 81 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m) - Patrick Wymark, as Anthony Marco, passed away at age 50 in Melbourne, Australia.
Sign: Cancer - Jill Bennett – Jane Maitland
- Nigel Green, as Inspector Wilson, passed away at age 47 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK.
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Nigel Greene - Patrick Magee, as Police Surgeon, passed away at age 60 in Fulham, London, England, UK.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Patrick McGee - Peter Woodthorpe, as Bert Travers, passed away at age 72 in Oxfordshire, England, UK.
Sign: Libra - Michael Gough, as Auctioneer, passed away at age 94 in Wiltshire, England, UK.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Michaël Gough - George Coulouris, as Dr. Londe, passed away at age 85 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: George Colouris - April Olrich, as French Girl, passed away at age 80 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Maurice Good, as Pierre, Phrenologist, passed away at age 80 in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Players from the Abbey Theatre Company - Anna Palk, as Maid, passed away at age 48 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Scorpio - Frank Forsyth, as Judge, passed away at age 78 in Poole, England, UK.
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Frank Forsythe - Paul Stockman (b. November 30, 1931) – First Guard
Also known as: William Forbes-Hamilton - Geoffrey Cheshire – Second Guard
- George Hilsdon, as Policeman, passed away at age 75 in Essex, England, UK.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: George Hillesden | George Hillsden | George Hilsden
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