The Bloody Judge
Il trono di fuoco
“Horror will hold you helpless!”
Synopsis
In 1685 England, an overzealous Lord Chancellor condemns various rebels and "witches" to satisfy his political whims, ignorant of the true consequences of his actions.
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Top Cast
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Christopher Lee
Lord George Jeffreys
Maria Schell
Mother Rosa
Leo Genn
Lord Wessex
Hans Hass Jr.
Harry Selton
Maria Rohm
Mary Gray
Margaret Lee
Alicia Gray
Pietro Martellanza
Barnaby (as Peter Martell)
Howard Vernon
Jack Ketch
Milo Quesada
Satchel
Werner Abrolat
Inquisitor Matt (uncredited)
Diana Lorys
Sally Gaunt (uncredited)
José Martínez Blanco
Steven Truro (uncredited)
José María Prada
Palafox (uncredited)
Vicente Roca
Chief Prosecutor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jesús Franco
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Wellbeck, Anthony Scott Veitch, Jesús Franco, Enrico Colombo, Michael Haller, Harry Alan Towers
- Original Score
- Bruno Nicolai
- Original Title
- Il trono di fuoco
- Country of Origin
- Liechtenstein, Italy, Spain, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Prodimex Film, Towers of London Productions, Terra-Filmkunst, C. Fénix Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jesús Franco
Peter Wellbeck, Anthony Scott Veitch, Jesús Franco, Enrico Colombo, Michael Haller, Harry Alan Towers
Bruno Nicolai
Derek Parsons
Arturo Marcos, Harry Alan Towers
Department Leadership Roster
Derek Parsons
Editor
Jesús Franco
Director
Anthony Scott Veitch
Writer
Michael Haller
Writer
Arturo Marcos
Producer
Harry Alan Towers
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bloody Judge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bloody Judge about?
In 1685 England, an overzealous Lord Chancellor condemns various rebels and "witches" to satisfy his political whims, ignorant of the true consequences of his actions.
Who directed The Bloody Judge?
The Bloody Judge was directed by Jesús Franco.
Who stars in The Bloody Judge?
The principal cast of The Bloody Judge includes Christopher Lee, Maria Schell, Leo Genn, Hans Hass Jr., Maria Rohm.
When was The Bloody Judge released and how long is it?
The Bloody Judge was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bloody Judge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bloody Judge was composed by Bruno Nicolai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bloody Judge?
The Bloody Judge holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).