Quatermass and the Pit
“World in panic! Cities in flames!”
Synopsis
A mysterious artifact unearthed below a London Underground station proves to have powerful psychic effects on the people around.
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Quatermass And The Pit / US Theatrical Trailer (1967)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-13
Top Cast
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Andrew Keir
Prof. Bernard Quatermass
James Donald
Dr. Mathew Roney
Barbara Shelley
Barbara Judd
Julian Glover
Colonel Breen
Bryan Marshall
Captain Potter
Maurice Good
Sergeant Cleghorn
Duncan Lamont
Sladden
Peter Copley
Howell
Edwin Richfield
Minister
Grant Taylor
Police Sergeant Ellis
Noel Howlett
Abbey Librarian
Thomas Heathcote
Vicar
Robert Morris
Jerry Watson
Bee Duffell
Miss Dobson
Sheila Steafel
Journalist
Hugh Futcher
Sapper West
Hugh Morton
Elderly Journalist
Hugh Manning
Pub Customer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 13, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$367K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$750K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.04x
+$383K net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Ward Baker
- Screenplay & Story
- Nigel Kneale
- Original Score
- Tristram Cary
- Original Title
- Quatermass and the Pit
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $367K
- Worldwide Gross
- $750K
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Ward Baker
Nigel Kneale
Tristram Cary
Arthur Grant
Spencer Reeve
Anthony Nelson Keys
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Grant
Director of Photography
Roy Ward Baker
Director
Nigel Kneale
Screenplay
Tristram Cary
Original Music Composer
Anthony Nelson Keys
Producer
Spencer Reeve
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Quatermass and the Pit
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What is Quatermass and the Pit about?
A mysterious artifact unearthed below a London Underground station proves to have powerful psychic effects on the people around.
Who directed Quatermass and the Pit?
Quatermass and the Pit was directed by Roy Ward Baker.
Who stars in Quatermass and the Pit?
The principal cast of Quatermass and the Pit includes Andrew Keir, James Donald, Barbara Shelley, Julian Glover, Bryan Marshall.
When was Quatermass and the Pit released and how long is it?
Quatermass and the Pit was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Quatermass and the Pit?
Quatermass and the Pit had a reported production budget of $367K and grossed $750K at the worldwide box office (2.04 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Quatermass and the Pit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Quatermass and the Pit was composed by Tristram Cary.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Quatermass and the Pit?
Quatermass and the Pit holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).