Murders in the Rue Morgue
“LOVE and MURDER are the two consuming passions of the Rue Morgue!”
Synopsis
In Paris, in the beginning of the Twentieth Century, Cesar Charron owns a theater at the Rue Morgue where he performs the play "Murders in the Rue Morgue" with his wife Madeleine Charron, who has dreadful nightmares. When there are several murders by acid of people connected to Cesar, the prime suspect of Inspector Vidocq would be Cesar's former partner Rene Marot. But Marot murdered Madeleine's mother many years ago and committed suicide immediately after.
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Jason Robards
Cesar Charron
Herbert Lom
Rene Marot
Christine Kaufmann
Madeleine Charron
Adolfo Celi
Inspector Vidocq
Maria Perschy
Genevre
Michael Dunn
Pierre Triboulet
Lilli Palmer
Mrs. Charron
Peter Arne
Aubert
Rosalind Elliot
Gabrielle
Marshall Jones
Luigi Orsini
María Martín
Madam Adolphe
Ruth Plattes
Orsini's Assistant
Rafael Hernández
Member of Repertory Company
Pamela McInnes
Member of Repertory Company (Blonde)
Sally Longley
Member of Repertory Company (Brunette)
Luis Rivera
Member of Repertory Company
Dean Selmier
Member of Repertory Company
Virginia Stach
Member of Repertory Company
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 21, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 15, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Hessler
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Allan Poe, Christopher Wicking, Henry Slesar
- Original Score
- Waldo de los Ríos
- Original Title
- Murders in the Rue Morgue
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Hessler
Edgar Allan Poe, Christopher Wicking, Henry Slesar
Waldo de los Ríos
Manuel Berenguer
Max Benedict
Samuel Z. Arkoff, James H. Nicholson, Louis M. Heyward
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Hessler
Director
Christopher Wicking
Writer
Henry Slesar
Writer
Waldo de los Ríos
Original Music Composer
Manuel Berenguer
Director of Photography
Max Benedict
Editor
Tony Pueo
Costume Design
Louis M. Heyward
Producer
José Luis Galicia
Production Design
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murders in the Rue Morgue
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What is Murders in the Rue Morgue about?
In Paris, in the beginning of the Twentieth Century, Cesar Charron owns a theater at the Rue Morgue where he performs the play "Murders in the Rue Morgue" with his wife Madeleine Charron, who has dreadful nightmares. When there are several murders by acid of people connected to Cesar, the prime suspect of Inspector Vidocq would be Cesar's former partner Rene Marot. But Marot murdered Madeleine's mother many years ago and committed suicide immediately after.
Who directed Murders in the Rue Morgue?
Murders in the Rue Morgue was directed by Gordon Hessler.
Who stars in Murders in the Rue Morgue?
The principal cast of Murders in the Rue Morgue includes Jason Robards, Herbert Lom, Christine Kaufmann, Adolfo Celi, Maria Perschy.
When was Murders in the Rue Morgue released and how long is it?
Murders in the Rue Morgue was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Murders in the Rue Morgue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murders in the Rue Morgue was composed by Waldo de los Ríos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Murders in the Rue Morgue?
Murders in the Rue Morgue holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).