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6.1 / 10(38 votes)IMDb19641h 30mFrance, Italy

The Castle of the Living Dead

Il castello dei morti vivi

“How much shock can the human brain endure before it cracks?”

Synopsis

Count Drago invites over entertainers to his castle, but what the people don't know is that Drago mummifies animals and humans!

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Castle of the Living Dead 1964 TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-04

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Panorama of European Cinema

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

August 5, 1964

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Warren Kiefer
Screenplay & Story
Michael Reeves, Warren Kiefer
Original Score
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Original Title
Il castello dei morti vivi
Country of Origin
France, Italy
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
Francinor, Serena

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Warren Kiefer

Screenplay & Story

Michael Reeves, Warren Kiefer

Original Score & Music

Angelo Francesco Lavagnino

Director of Photography

Aldo Tonti

Film Editing

Mario Serandrei

Producers

Paul Maslansky

Department Leadership Roster

Angelo Francesco Lavagnino

Original Music Composer

Aldo Tonti

Aldo Tonti

Director of Photography

Michael Reeves

Michael Reeves

Writer

Warren Kiefer

Writer

Warren Kiefer

Director

Paul Maslansky

Producer

Mario Serandrei

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Age Classification & Content Advisories

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CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Castle of the Living Dead

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What is The Castle of the Living Dead about?

Count Drago invites over entertainers to his castle, but what the people don't know is that Drago mummifies animals and humans!

Who directed The Castle of the Living Dead?

The Castle of the Living Dead was directed by Warren Kiefer.

Who stars in The Castle of the Living Dead?

The principal cast of The Castle of the Living Dead includes Christopher Lee, Gaia Germani, Philippe Leroy, Mirko Valentin, Donald Sutherland.

When was The Castle of the Living Dead released and how long is it?

The Castle of the Living Dead was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

Who composed the musical score for The Castle of the Living Dead?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Castle of the Living Dead was composed by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Castle of the Living Dead?

The Castle of the Living Dead holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).