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Theatre of Blood (1973)

16/03/1973 (GB)Comedy, Horror1h 44m
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It's curtains for his critics!

Overview

A Shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics who denied him recognition.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Vincent Price

      Vincent Price

      Edward Lionheart

    2. Diana Rigg

      Diana Rigg

      Edwina Lionheart

    3. Ian Hendry

      Ian Hendry

      Peregrine Devlin

    4. Harry Andrews

      Harry Andrews

      Trevor Dickman

    5. Coral Browne

      Coral Browne

      Chloe Moon

    6. Robert Coote

      Robert Coote

      Oliver Larding

    7. Jack Hawkins

      Jack Hawkins

      Solomon Psaltery

    8. Michael Hordern

      Michael Hordern

      George Maxwell

    9. Arthur Lowe

      Arthur Lowe

      Horace Sprout

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    A review by John Chard

    8.0
    Written by John Chard on Sep 11, 2019

    Shakespeare's of Fulham! Theatre of Blood is directed by Douglas Hickox and adapted to screenplay by Anthony Greville-Bell from an idea by Stanley Mann and John Kohn. It stars Vincent Price, Diana Rigg and a whole host of British thespian talent! Music is by Michael J. Lewis and cinematography by Wolfgang Suschitzky. Edward Kendall Sheridan Lionheart (Price) considered himself a master Shakespearean actor, he also considered all the critics of his time to be harsh and unflattering towards his ability. When he is over looked for a prestigious award he jumps out of a building to his appare...

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

    Budget-

    Revenue$1,000,000.00

    Keywords

    • fencing
    • revenge
    • decapitation
    • disguise
    • critic
    • revenge killing