Taste of Fear
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Synopsis
A wheelchair-bound young girl returns to her father's estate after ten years, and although she's told he's away, she keeps seeing his dead body on the estate.
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Scream of Fear ≣ 1961 ≣ Trailer
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Susan Strasberg
Penny Appleby
Ronald Lewis
Robert
Ann Todd
Jane Appleby
Christopher Lee
Doctor Pierre Gerrard
John Serret
Inspector Legrand
Leonard Sachs
Mr. Spratt
Anne Blake
Marie the Maid
Fred Johnson
Mr. Appleby
Madame Lobegue
Swiss Air Hostess (uncredited)
Bernard Browne
Gendarme (uncredited)
Frederick Rawlings
Plainclothes Sergeant (uncredited)
Richard Klee
Plainclothes Sergeant (uncredited)
Brian Jackson
Plainclothes Officer (uncredited)
Heinz Bernard
Plainclothes Officer (uncredited)
Frederick Schrecker
Plainclothes Officer (uncredited)
Gordon Sterne
Policeman (uncredited)
Rodney Burke
Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Seth Holt
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy Sangster
- Original Score
- Clifton Parker
- Original Title
- Taste of Fear
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Seth Holt
Jimmy Sangster
Clifton Parker
Douglas Slocombe
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Jimmy Sangster, Michael Carreras
Department Leadership Roster
Jimmy Sangster
Writer
Clifton Parker
Original Music Composer
Jimmy Sangster
Producer
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Editor
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Seth Holt
Director
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Taste of Fear
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What is Taste of Fear about?
A wheelchair-bound young girl returns to her father's estate after ten years, and although she's told he's away, she keeps seeing his dead body on the estate.
Who directed Taste of Fear?
Taste of Fear was directed by Seth Holt.
Who stars in Taste of Fear?
The principal cast of Taste of Fear includes Susan Strasberg, Ronald Lewis, Ann Todd, Christopher Lee, John Serret.
When was Taste of Fear released and how long is it?
Taste of Fear was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Taste of Fear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Taste of Fear was composed by Clifton Parker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Taste of Fear?
Taste of Fear holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).