Malpertuis (1971)
Malpertuis (1971) - Drama Movies 125 minutes. The Legend of Doom House. 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. based on novel or book, haunted house, mythology, surrealism, greek mythology, crucifix, dream world, prometheus
Released: Jan 02, 1971
Runtime: 125 minutes
Stars: Orson Welles, Susan Hampshire, Michel Bouquet, Mathieu Carrière, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Daniel Pilon
Crew: Harry Kümel (Director), Jean Ray (Novel), Jean Ferry (Screenplay), Paul Laffargue (Producer), Pierre Levie (Producer), Ritta Laffargue (Producer)