Witchfinder General (1968)
Witchfinder General is a 1968 drama movie directed by Michael Reeves, with a running time of 1h 27m. It stars Vincent Price, Ian Ogilvy and Robert Russell.
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.
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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.
When was Witchfinder General released?
Witchfinder General was released on 17 May 1968.
How long is Witchfinder General?
Witchfinder General runs 1h 27m.
Who made Witchfinder General?
Witchfinder General was directed by Michael Reeves.
Where can I watch Witchfinder General?
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Cast
- Vincent Price as Matthew Hopkins
- Ian Ogilvy as Richard Marshall
- Robert Russell as John Stearne
- Nicky Henson as Swallow
- Hilary Dwyer as Sara
- Rupert Davies as John Lowes
- Patrick Wymark as Cromwell
- Wilfrid Brambell as Master Loach
- Tony Selby as Salter
- Michael Beint as Captain Gordon
- Bernard Kay as Fisherman
- Beaufoy Milton as Priest
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