Blood and Roses
Et mourir de plaisir
“Ghoul or Girl?”
Synopsis
The spirit of a vengeful female vampire is released from her grave and possesses a wealthy young woman of nobility, who preys on other women in her village.
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Joe Dante on BLOOD AND ROSES
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-07-01
Top Cast
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Annette Stroyberg
Carmilla
Mel Ferrer
Leopoldo De Karnstein
Elsa Martinelli
Georgia Monteverdi
Alberto Bonucci
Carlo Ruggieri
René-Jean Chauffard
Dr. Verari
Gabriella Farinon
Lisa
Serge Marquand
Giuseppe
Edith Peters
The Cook
Nathalie Lafaurie
Marie
Carmilla Stroyberg
Martha
Marc Allégret
Judge Monteverdi
Renato Speziali
Guido Naldi (uncredited)
Giovanni Di Benedetto
Police Marshal (uncredited)
Roger Vadim
Passenger in the Plane (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Vadim
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Vadim, Roger Vailland
- Original Score
- Jean Prodromidès
- Original Title
- Et mourir de plaisir
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Films EGE, Documento Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Vadim
Roger Vadim, Roger Vailland, Claude Martin, Claude Brulé, Sheridan Le Fanu
Jean Prodromidès
Maurizio Lucidi, Victoria Mercanton
Raymond Eger
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Escoffier
Costume Design
Maurizio Lucidi
Editor
Victoria Mercanton
Editor
Raymond Eger
Producer
Roger Vadim
Screenplay
Roger Vadim
Director
Roger Vailland
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blood and Roses
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blood and Roses about?
The spirit of a vengeful female vampire is released from her grave and possesses a wealthy young woman of nobility, who preys on other women in her village.
Who directed Blood and Roses?
Blood and Roses was directed by Roger Vadim.
Who stars in Blood and Roses?
The principal cast of Blood and Roses includes Annette Stroyberg, Mel Ferrer, Elsa Martinelli, Alberto Bonucci, René-Jean Chauffard.
When was Blood and Roses released and how long is it?
Blood and Roses was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Blood and Roses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blood and Roses was composed by Jean Prodromidès.
Is Blood and Roses based on a book or true story?
Blood and Roses is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sheridan Le Fanu".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blood and Roses?
Blood and Roses holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).