Baron Blood
"He sought the ultimate in HUMAN AGONY... with instruments of TORTURE ghastly beyond belief!"
Originally released in 1972. Baron Blood is a horror film. directed by Mario Bava.
Starring Joseph Cotten, Elke Sommer, and Massimo Girotti
Synopsis
A young man, Peter, returns to Austria in search of his heritage. There he visits the castle of an ancestor, a sadistic Baron who was cursed to a violent death by a witch whom the Baron had burned at the stake. Peter reads aloud the incantation that causes Baron Blood to return and continue his murderous tortures.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 25, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (140 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Joseph Cotten
as Baron Otto von Kleist / Alfred Becker
Elke Sommer
as Eva Arnold
Massimo Girotti
as Dr. Karl Hummel
Antonio Cantafora
as Peter Kleist
Umberto Raho
as Inspector
Luciano Pigozzi
as Fritz
Nicoletta Elmi
as Gretchen Hummel
Dieter Tressler
as Mayor Dortmundt
Rolf Halwich
as Auctioner
Gustavo De Nardo
as Dr. Werner Hesse
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion
- Euro America Produzioni Cinematografiche
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baron Blood about?
A young man, Peter, returns to Austria in search of his heritage. There he visits the castle of an ancestor, a sadistic Baron who was cursed to a violent death by a witch whom the Baron had burned ...
Who directed Baron Blood?
Baron Blood was directed by Mario Bava.
How long is Baron Blood?
Baron Blood has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Baron Blood released?
Baron Blood was released on February 25, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Baron Blood?
The main cast of Baron Blood includes Joseph Cotten, Elke Sommer, Massimo Girotti, Antonio Cantafora, Umberto Raho.
Is Baron Blood worth watching?
Baron Blood has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 140 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.