Witchfinder General
📖 Synopsis
England, 1645. The cruel civil war between Royalists and Parliamentarians that is ravaging the country causes an era of chaos and legal arbitrariness that allows unscrupulous men to profit by exploiting the absurd superstitions of the peasants; like Matthew Hopkins, a monster disguised as a man who wanders from town to town offering his services as a witch hunter.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “He'll hang, burn, and mutilate you. He's the… Witchfinder General”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, History, Horror
- Director
- Michael Reeves
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Vincent PriceMatthew Hopkins
Ian OgilvyRichard Marshall
Robert RussellJohn Stearne
Nicky HensonSwallow
Hilary DwyerSara
Rupert DaviesJohn Lowes
Patrick WymarkCromwell
Wilfrid BrambellMaster Loach
Tony SelbySalterM
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Witchfinder General about?
- England, 1645. The cruel civil war between Royalists and Parliamentarians that is ravaging the country causes an era of chaos and legal arbitrariness that allows unscrupulous men to profit by exploiting the absurd superstitions of the peasants; like Matthew Hopkins, a monster disguised as a man who wanders from town to town offering his services as a witch hunter.
- Who directed Witchfinder General?
- Witchfinder General was directed by Michael Reeves.
- When was Witchfinder General released?
- Witchfinder General was released on May 17, 1968.
- How long is Witchfinder General?
- Witchfinder General has a runtime of 1h 27m.
- Where can I track Witchfinder General?
- You can track Witchfinder General on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.
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