Cry of the Banshee
“Hell hath no fury like a sorceress scorned!”
Synopsis
In seventeenth century England Lord Whitman wages unending war on what he sees as the ever-present scourge of witchcraft, and many local villagers have suffered at his hands. But one victim uses her occult powers to curse his family, enlisting unknowing help from one of the household.
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Vincent Price
Lord Edward Whitman
Essy Persson
Lady Patricia Whitman
Hilary Dwyer
Maureen Whitman
Carl Rigg
Harry Whitman
Stephan Chase
Sean Whitman
Marshall Jones
Father Tom
Andrew McCulloch
Bully Boy
Michael Elphick
Burke
Pamela Moiseiwitsch
Maid
Joyce Mandre
Party Guest
Robert Hutton
Party Guest
Guy Deghy
Party Guest
Elisabeth Bergner
Oona
Patrick Mower
Roderick
Pamela Farbrother
Margaret Donald
Quinn O'Hara
Maggie
Jane Deady
Naked Girl
Hugh Griffith
Mickey
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
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Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Hessler
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Wicking, Tim Kelly
- Original Score
- Les Baxter, Wilfred Josephs
- Original Title
- Cry of the Banshee
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Hessler
Christopher Wicking, Tim Kelly
Les Baxter, Wilfred Josephs
John Coquillon
Oswald Hafenrichter
Samuel Z. Arkoff, Louis M. Heyward, Gordon Hessler
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Hessler
Director
Christopher Wicking
Screenplay
Samuel Z. Arkoff
Producer
Oswald Hafenrichter
Editor
Les Baxter
Original Music Composer
Louis M. Heyward
Producer
John Coquillon
Director of Photography
Tim Kelly
Screenplay
Wilfred Josephs
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cry of the Banshee
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What is Cry of the Banshee about?
In seventeenth century England Lord Whitman wages unending war on what he sees as the ever-present scourge of witchcraft, and many local villagers have suffered at his hands. But one victim uses her occult powers to curse his family, enlisting unknowing help from one of the household.
Who directed Cry of the Banshee?
Cry of the Banshee was directed by Gordon Hessler.
Who stars in Cry of the Banshee?
The principal cast of Cry of the Banshee includes Vincent Price, Essy Persson, Hilary Dwyer, Carl Rigg, Stephan Chase.
When was Cry of the Banshee released and how long is it?
Cry of the Banshee was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Cry of the Banshee?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cry of the Banshee was composed by Les Baxter, Wilfred Josephs.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cry of the Banshee?
Cry of the Banshee holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).