The Skull
1965 · Movie · 83 min · ★ 6.1
The skull of the Marquis de Sade has been taken from its grave, bringing terror to those who own it. Demonologist Christopher Maitland (Peter Cushing) is eager to add the piece to his occult collection. Despite the warnings of a friend (Christopher Lee), he's got to have it. And does he ever get it.
Also known as Le crâne maléfique
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Details
- Years
- 1965
- Release date
- 1965-08-25
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 83 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.1/10 (113 votes)
Themes
- london, england
- auction
- possession
- evil spirit
- murder
- statuette
- grave robber
- based on short story
- demonic possession
- occult detective
Cast & crew
Peter Cushing
as Dr. Christopher Maitland
Christopher Lee
as Sir Matthew Phillips
Patrick Wymark
as Anthony Marco
Jill Bennett
as Jane Maitland
Peter Woodthorpe
as Bert Travers, Marco's Landlord
Nigel Green
as Inspector Wilson
- AO
April Olrich
as French Girl
George Coulouris
as Dr. Londe
- MG
Maurice Good
as Pierre, Phrenologist
Patrick Magee
as Police Surgeon
Directed by Freddie Francis