

The Pit
Synopsis
Experimental gothic short, adapted from Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Pit and the Pendulum'.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Edward Abraham
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Abraham, Edgar Allan Poe
- Original Score
- Leslie Haverson
- Original Title
- The Pit
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- BFI Experimental Film Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Abraham
Edward Abraham, Edgar Allan Poe
Leslie Haverson
Barrie Vince
Edward Abraham
Department Leadership Roster
Barrie Vince
Editor
Gregory Lawson
Production Design
Edward Abraham
Producer
Edward Abraham
Writer
Edward Abraham
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pit about?
Experimental gothic short, adapted from Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Pit and the Pendulum'.
Who directed The Pit?
The Pit was directed by Edward Abraham.
Who stars in The Pit?
The principal cast of The Pit includes Brian Peck, Burt Letts, Dave Lloyd.
When was The Pit released and how long is it?
The Pit was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pit was composed by Leslie Haverson.














