Greta, the Mad Butcher
Greta - Haus ohne Männer
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Synopsis
A young woman feigns illness in order to infiltrate a mental hospital, where she investigates the disappearance of her sister, a former patient. Meanwhile, the hospital warden and her attendants abuse and torture their charges, forcing them to star in cheap skinflicks.
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Top Cast
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Dyanne Thorne
Greta
Tania Busselier
Abbie Phillips
Lina Romay
Juana
Eric Falk
Pablo Rego
Angela Ritschard
Rosa Phillips
Howard Maurer
Governor
Esther Studer
No. 24
Peggy Markoff
No. 14
Esther Moser
No. 18
Jesús Franco
Dr. Milton Arcos (as Jess Franco)
Dagmar Bürger
No. 9
Lorli Bucher
Wardress
Sandra L. Brennan
Alex Exler
Karl Gysling
Prisoner
Roman Huber
Prisoner
Mike Lederer
Prisoner
Sigad Sharaf
No. 20
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 26, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jesús Franco
- Screenplay & Story
- Jesús Franco, Erwin C. Dietrich
- Original Score
- Walter Baumgartner
- Original Title
- Greta - Haus ohne Männer
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Cinépix Film Properties (CFP), Elite Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jesús Franco
Jesús Franco, Erwin C. Dietrich
Walter Baumgartner
Ruedi Küttel
Erwin C. Dietrich
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Baumgartner
Original Music Composer
Jesús Franco
Writer
Erwin C. Dietrich
Writer
Erwin C. Dietrich
Producer
Ruedi Küttel
Director of Photography
Jesús Franco
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Greta, the Mad Butcher
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What is Greta, the Mad Butcher about?
A young woman feigns illness in order to infiltrate a mental hospital, where she investigates the disappearance of her sister, a former patient. Meanwhile, the hospital warden and her attendants abuse and torture their charges, forcing them to star in cheap skinflicks.
Who directed Greta, the Mad Butcher?
Greta, the Mad Butcher was directed by Jesús Franco.
Who stars in Greta, the Mad Butcher?
The principal cast of Greta, the Mad Butcher includes Dyanne Thorne, Tania Busselier, Lina Romay, Eric Falk, Angela Ritschard.
When was Greta, the Mad Butcher released and how long is it?
Greta, the Mad Butcher was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Greta, the Mad Butcher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Greta, the Mad Butcher was composed by Walter Baumgartner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Greta, the Mad Butcher?
Greta, the Mad Butcher holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).