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The Burning Court

Original title: La chambre ardente
  • 1962
  • Approved
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
480
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The Burning Court (1962)
FrenchCrimeDramaHorrorMysteryThriller

A group of people visit a weird old man who is a student of the black arts. The man lives in an ancient, cursed castle. Soon people in the group start being killed off.A group of people visit a weird old man who is a student of the black arts. The man lives in an ancient, cursed castle. Soon people in the group start being killed off.A group of people visit a weird old man who is a student of the black arts. The man lives in an ancient, cursed castle. Soon people in the group start being killed off.

  • Director
    • Julien Duvivier
  • Writers
    • John Dickson Carr
    • Julien Duvivier
    • Charles Spaak
  • Stars
    • Nadja Tiller
    • Jean-Claude Brialy
    • Perrette Pradier
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    480
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Julien Duvivier
    • Writers
      • John Dickson Carr
      • Julien Duvivier
      • Charles Spaak
    • Stars
      • Nadja Tiller
      • Jean-Claude Brialy
      • Perrette Pradier
    • 7User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast14

    Nadja Tiller
    Nadja Tiller
    • Nurse Myra Schneider
    Jean-Claude Brialy
    Jean-Claude Brialy
    • Marc Desgrez
    Perrette Pradier
    Perrette Pradier
    • Lucie Desgrez
    Edith Scob
    Edith Scob
    • Marie D'Aubray Boissand
    Walter Giller
    Walter Giller
    • Michel Boissand
    Frédéric Duvallès
    Frédéric Duvallès
    • Mathias Desgrez
    • (as Duvallès)
    Héléna Manson
    Héléna Manson
    • Augusta Henderson - Housekeeper
    René Génin
    René Génin
    • Frédéric Henderson - Groundsman
    Claude Piéplu
    Claude Piéplu
    • L'inspecteur
    Dany Jacquet
    Dany Jacquet
    • Frieda - Maid
    Gabriel Jabbour
    • Le Bijoutier
    • (as Gabriel Jabour)
    Catherine Rich
      Antoine Balpêtré
      Antoine Balpêtré
      • Dr. Hermann
      • (as Antoine Balpétré)
      Claude Rich
      Claude Rich
      • Stéphane Desgrez
      • Director
        • Julien Duvivier
      • Writers
        • John Dickson Carr
        • Julien Duvivier
        • Charles Spaak
      • All cast & crew
      • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

      User reviews7

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      Did you know

      • Trivia
        This French production was based on a book by American author John Dickson Carr.
      • Goofs
        During the funeral, a small orchestra is shown playing the waltz. The music being heard is obviously being played by a full orchestra.

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      Details

      • Release date
        • March 7, 1962 (Italy)
      • Countries of origin
        • France
        • Italy
        • West Germany
      • Language
        • French
      • Also known as
        • Das brennende Gericht
      • Filming locations
        • Schlangenbad, Hessen, Germany(Castle Hohenbuchau, now demolished)
      • Production companies
        • Comacico
        • International
        • Laura Cinematografica
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      Tech specs

      • Runtime
        • 1h 50m(110 min)
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.85 : 1

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