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The Masque of the Red Death (1964) | Criteria

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The Masque of the Red Death

English • 1964 • 1h 30m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

A European prince terrorizes the local peasantry while using his castle as a refuge against the "Red Death" plague that stalks the land.

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August 2023
Position 34
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Position 7
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Additions: November 2020
Position 64
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30 Years of The Film Foundation
Position 19

Credits

Crew

DirectorRoger Corman

WriterCharles Beaumont, R. Wright Campbell

CinematographerNicolas Roeg

ComposerDavid Lee

EditorAnn Chegwidden

ProducerRoger Corman

Cast

Vincent Priceas Prince Prospero

Hazel Courtas Juliana

Jane Asheras Francesca

David Westonas Gino

Nigel Greenas Ludovico

Patrick Mageeas Alfredo

Paul Whitsun-Jonesas Scarlatti

Robert Brownas Guard

Julian Burtonas Señor Veronese

David Daviesas Lead Villager

Skip Martinas Hop Toad

Gaye Brownas Señora Escobar

Verina Greenlawas Esmeralda

Doreen Dawnas Anna-Marie (as Doreen Dawne)

Sarah Brackettas Grandmother

Brian Hewlettas Senor Lampredi

Jenny Tillas Dancer

John Westbrookas The Man in Red