Murders in the Rue Morgue
"LOVE and MURDER are the two consuming passions of the Rue Morgue!"
Originally released in 1971. Murders in the Rue Morgue is a crime/horror film. directed by Gordon Hessler. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jason Robards, Herbert Lom, and Christine Kaufmann
Synopsis
In Paris, in the beginning of the Twentieth Century, Cesar Charron owns a theater at the Rue Morgue where he performs the play "Murders in the Rue Morgue" with his wife Madeleine Charron, who has dreadful nightmares. When there are several murders by acid of people connected to Cesar, the prime suspect of Inspector Vidocq would be Cesar's former partner Rene Marot. But Marot murdered Madeleine's mother many years ago and committed suicide immediately after.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 21, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (48 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murders in the Rue Morgue about?
In Paris, in the beginning of the Twentieth Century, Cesar Charron owns a theater at the Rue Morgue where he performs the play "Murders in the Rue Morgue" with his wife Madeleine Charron, who has d...
Who directed Murders in the Rue Morgue?
Murders in the Rue Morgue was directed by Gordon Hessler.
How long is Murders in the Rue Morgue?
Murders in the Rue Morgue has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Murders in the Rue Morgue released?
Murders in the Rue Morgue was released on July 21, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Murders in the Rue Morgue?
The main cast of Murders in the Rue Morgue includes Jason Robards, Herbert Lom, Christine Kaufmann, Adolfo Celi, Maria Perschy.