The Black Castle
“Terror Stalks Its Turreted Battlements... and Horror Crawls the Catacombs Beneath!”
Synopsis
Englishman Sir Ronald Burton enters the castle of Austrian nobleman Count von Bruno, complete with torture chamber and moat, while investigating the disappearance of two friends.
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The Black Castle (1952) Trailer HD
Type: Clip • Published 2021-08-22
Top Cast
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Richard Greene
Sir Ronald Burton / Richard Beckett
Boris Karloff
Dr. Meissen
Stephen McNally
Count Karl von Bruno
Rita Corday
Countess Elga von Bruno
Lon Chaney Jr.
Gargon
John Hoyt
Count Steiken
Michael Pate
Count Ernst von Melcher
Nancy Valentine
Therese von Wilk
Tudor Owen
Romley
Henry Corden
Fender
Otto Waldis
Innkeeper Krantz
Roy Engel
Burgher
Leslie Denison
Sir David Layton (uncredited)
Bernard Szold
Koppich (uncredited)
Jack Perrin
Hunter (uncredited)
Forrest Burns
Guard (uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton
Guard (uncredited)
John Roy
Guard (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathan Juran
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Sackheim
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell, Frank Skinner, Milton Rosen, Hans J. Salter, Paul Dessau, William Lava, Charles Previn
- Original Title
- The Black Castle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathan Juran
Jerry Sackheim
Paul Sawtell, Frank Skinner, Milton Rosen, Hans J. Salter, Paul Dessau, William Lava, Charles Previn
Irving Glassberg
Russell F. Schoengarth
William Alland
Department Leadership Roster
Nathan Juran
Director
William Alland
Producer
Jerry Sackheim
Screenplay
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Castle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Black Castle about?
Englishman Sir Ronald Burton enters the castle of Austrian nobleman Count von Bruno, complete with torture chamber and moat, while investigating the disappearance of two friends.
Who directed The Black Castle?
The Black Castle was directed by Nathan Juran.
Who stars in The Black Castle?
The principal cast of The Black Castle includes Richard Greene, Boris Karloff, Stephen McNally, Rita Corday, Lon Chaney Jr..
When was The Black Castle released and how long is it?
The Black Castle was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Castle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Castle was composed by Paul Sawtell, Frank Skinner, Milton Rosen, Hans J. Salter, Paul Dessau, William Lava, Charles Previn.