Baron Blood
Gli orrori del castello di Norimberga
“He sought the ultimate in HUMAN AGONY... with instruments of TORTURE ghastly beyond belief!”
Synopsis
A young man, Peter, returns to Austria in search of his heritage. There he visits the castle of an ancestor, a sadistic Baron who was cursed to a violent death by a witch whom the Baron had burned at the stake. Peter reads aloud the incantation that causes Baron Blood to return and continue his murderous tortures.
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Baron Blood (1972) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-26
Top Cast
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Joseph Cotten
Baron Otto von Kleist / Alfred Becker
Elke Sommer
Eva Arnold
Massimo Girotti
Dr. Karl Hummel
Antonio Cantafora
Peter Kleist
Umberto Raho
Inspector
Luciano Pigozzi
Fritz
Nicoletta Elmi
Gretchen Hummel
Dieter Tressler
Mayor Dortmundt
Rolf Halwich
Auctioner
Gustavo De Nardo
Dr. Werner Hesse
Valeria Sabel
Martha Hummel
Rada Rassimov
Christina Hoffmann
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 23, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Bava
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Fotre, Willibald Eser, Mario Bava
- Original Score
- Stelvio Cipriani
- Original Title
- Gli orrori del castello di Norimberga
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion, Euro America Produzioni Cinematografiche
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Bava
Vincent Fotre, Willibald Eser, Mario Bava
Stelvio Cipriani
Mario Bava
Carlo Reali
Samuel Z. Arkoff, Alfredo Leone, J. Arthur Elliot, James H. Nicholson
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Bava
Director
Vincent Fotre
Screenplay
Alfredo Leone
Producer
Stelvio Cipriani
Original Music Composer
Carlo Reali
Editor
Mario Bava
Director of Photography
Willibald Eser
Screenplay
Mario Bava
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Baron Blood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Baron Blood about?
A young man, Peter, returns to Austria in search of his heritage. There he visits the castle of an ancestor, a sadistic Baron who was cursed to a violent death by a witch whom the Baron had burned at the stake. Peter reads aloud the incantation that causes Baron Blood to return and continue his murderous tortures.
Who directed Baron Blood?
Baron Blood was directed by Mario Bava.
Who stars in Baron Blood?
The principal cast of Baron Blood includes Joseph Cotten, Elke Sommer, Massimo Girotti, Antonio Cantafora, Umberto Raho.
When was Baron Blood released and how long is it?
Baron Blood was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Baron Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Baron Blood was composed by Stelvio Cipriani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Baron Blood?
Baron Blood 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.).