Thriller: A Cruel Picture
Thriller - en grym film
“The movie that has no limits of evil!”
Synopsis
Madeleine, rendered mute after being sexually assaulted as a youth, accepts a lift from a wealthy and sadistic pimp who soon enslaves her into his prostitution racket. Despite her limited means, Madeleine embarks on a bloody road to revenge against her captors.
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Top Cast
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Christina Lindberg
Frigga / Madeleine / One Eye
Heinz Hopf
Tony
Solveig Andersson
Sally
Despina Tomazani
The Lesbian Girl
Per-Axel Arosenius
Madeline's Father (as Per Axel Arosenius)
Gunnel Wadner
Madeleine's mother
Björn Kristiansson
The Addict
Marie-Louise Mannervall
Woman in Village
Hildur Lindberg
Woman in Village
Marshall McDough
Karate Teacher (as Marshal Mc Donagh)
Gunnar Palm
Driving Teacher
Pamela Pethö-Galantai
Young Madeleine
Hans-Eric Stenborg
Sex Buyer
Lars Lundgren
Policeman (uncredited)
Per Hessman
Car Driver (uncredited)
Dan Lindhe
Soldier / Policeman (uncredited)
Bo Arne Vibenius
Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
Stig Lokrantz
Release History & Theatrical Window
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 5, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 28, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bo Arne Vibenius
- Screenplay & Story
- Bo Arne Vibenius
- Original Score
- Ralph Lundsten
- Original Title
- Thriller - en grym film
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- BAV Film, United Producers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bo Arne Vibenius
Bo Arne Vibenius
Ralph Lundsten
Andreas Bellis
Brian Wikström
Bo Arne Vibenius
Department Leadership Roster
Bo Arne Vibenius
Director
Anna Oskarsdotter
Costume Design
Andreas Bellis
Director of Photography
Bo Arne Vibenius
Producer
Brian Wikström
Editor
Ralph Lundsten
Original Music Composer
Bo Arne Vibenius
Writer
Jan Kreigsman
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Thriller: A Cruel Picture about?
Madeleine, rendered mute after being sexually assaulted as a youth, accepts a lift from a wealthy and sadistic pimp who soon enslaves her into his prostitution racket. Despite her limited means, Madeleine embarks on a bloody road to revenge against her captors.
Who directed Thriller: A Cruel Picture?
Thriller: A Cruel Picture was directed by Bo Arne Vibenius.
Who stars in Thriller: A Cruel Picture?
The principal cast of Thriller: A Cruel Picture includes Christina Lindberg, Heinz Hopf, Solveig Andersson, Despina Tomazani, Per-Axel Arosenius.
When was Thriller: A Cruel Picture released and how long is it?
Thriller: A Cruel Picture was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Thriller: A Cruel Picture?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thriller: A Cruel Picture was composed by Ralph Lundsten.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thriller: A Cruel Picture?
Thriller: A Cruel Picture holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).