Malpertuis (1971)

Drama Fantasy Horror

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 (Welles). 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, (Carrière) unravels the mystery, he discovers that he cannot escape the house because Malpertuis is far more significant than he was led to believe.

Updated May 12 2020

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Runtime: 125 mins Rating: 6.4

Cast

Orson Welles

Cassavius

Michel Bouquet

Charles Dideloo

Dora van der Groen

Sylvie Dideloo

Jean-Pierre Cassel

Lampernisse

Susan Hampshire

Nancy / Euryale / Alice / Nurse / Charlotte

Walter Rilla

Eisengott

Daniel Pilon

Mathias Crook

Mathieu Carrière

Pierre