The Pit and the Pendulum
“Betrayal cuts both ways!”
Synopsis
In the sixteenth century, Francis Barnard travels to Spain to clarify the strange circumstances of his sister's death after she had married the son of a cruel Spanish Inquisitor.
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Theatrical Trailer - The Pit and the Pendulum (Vincent Price)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-07
Top Cast
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Vincent Price
Nicholas Medina / Sebastian Medina
John Kerr
Francis Barnard
Barbara Steele
Elizabeth Barnard Medina
Luana Anders
Catherine Medina
Antony Carbone
Doctor Leon
Patrick Westwood
Maximillian
Lynette Bernay
Maria
Mary Menzies
Isabella
Charles Victor
Bartolome
Larry Turner
Young Nicholas
Randee Lynne Jensen
Extra (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 12, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 6, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10x
+$1.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Corman
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Matheson
- Original Score
- Les Baxter
- Original Title
- The Pit and the Pendulum
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $200K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Alta Vista Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Corman
Richard Matheson, Edgar Allan Poe
Les Baxter
Floyd Crosby
Anthony Carras
James H. Nicholson, Samuel Z. Arkoff, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Carras
Editor
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
Les Baxter
Original Music Composer
Richard Matheson
Screenplay
Daniel Haller
Production Design
Roger Corman
Producer
Roger Corman
Director
Marjorie Corso
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pit and the Pendulum
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What is The Pit and the Pendulum about?
In the sixteenth century, Francis Barnard travels to Spain to clarify the strange circumstances of his sister's death after she had married the son of a cruel Spanish Inquisitor.
Who directed The Pit and the Pendulum?
The Pit and the Pendulum was directed by Roger Corman.
Who stars in The Pit and the Pendulum?
The principal cast of The Pit and the Pendulum includes Vincent Price, John Kerr, Barbara Steele, Luana Anders, Antony Carbone.
When was The Pit and the Pendulum released and how long is it?
The Pit and the Pendulum was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Pit and the Pendulum?
The Pit and the Pendulum had a reported production budget of $200K and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (10 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Pit and the Pendulum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pit and the Pendulum was composed by Les Baxter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pit and the Pendulum?
The Pit and the Pendulum holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).