Mr. Sardonicus
“During the running of the film,the "Punishment Poll" lets YOU decide the fate of Mr. Sardonicus!”
Synopsis
In 1880, Sir Robert Cargrave, a London physician known for his experimental work in paralysis treatment, is summoned to Gorslava by the mysterious Baron Sardonicus—who is now married to Cargrave's former wife, Maude—to treat his disfigurement. When Cargrave arrives, he finds the masked baron is a cruel sadist who has threatened to harm Maude if he is not successfully cured.
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Mr. Sardonicus (1961) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-08
Top Cast
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Ronald Lewis
Sir Robert Cargrave
Audrey Dalton
Maude Sardonicus
Guy Rolfe
Baron Sardonicus
Oskar Homolka
Krull
Vladimir Sokoloff
Henryk Toleslawski
Erika Peters
Elenka
Lorna Hanson
Anna
Constance Cavendish
Mrs. Higgins (uncredited)
James Forrest
Geoffery Wainwright (uncredited)
Tina Woodward
The Girl (uncredited)
Mavis Neal Palmer
Head Nurse (uncredited)
Charles H. Radilak
Stationmaster (uncredited)
David Janti
Janku (uncredited)
Franz Roehn
Gravedigger (uncredited)
Annalena Lund
First Girl (uncredited)
Ilse Burkert
Second Girl (uncredited)
William Castle
Self (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Russell
- Original Score
- Von Dexter
- Original Title
- Mr. Sardonicus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- William Castle Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Castle
Ray Russell
Von Dexter
Burnett Guffey
Edwin H. Bryant
William Castle
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Russell
Screenplay
Edwin H. Bryant
Editor
William Castle
Producer
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Von Dexter
Original Music Composer
William Castle
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Sardonicus
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What is Mr. Sardonicus about?
In 1880, Sir Robert Cargrave, a London physician known for his experimental work in paralysis treatment, is summoned to Gorslava by the mysterious Baron Sardonicus—who is now married to Cargrave's former wife, Maude—to treat his disfigurement. When Cargrave arrives, he finds the masked baron is a cruel sadist who has threatened to harm Maude if he is not successfully cured.
Who directed Mr. Sardonicus?
Mr. Sardonicus was directed by William Castle.
Who stars in Mr. Sardonicus?
The principal cast of Mr. Sardonicus includes Ronald Lewis, Audrey Dalton, Guy Rolfe, Oskar Homolka, Vladimir Sokoloff.
When was Mr. Sardonicus released and how long is it?
Mr. Sardonicus was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Sardonicus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Sardonicus was composed by Von Dexter.
Is Mr. Sardonicus based on a book or true story?
Mr. Sardonicus is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ray Russell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Sardonicus?
Mr. Sardonicus holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).