Witchfinder General
"He'll hang, burn, and mutilate you. He's the… Witchfinder General"
Originally released in 1968. Witchfinder General is a drama/history film. directed by Michael Reeves. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vincent Price, Ian Ogilvy, and Robert Russell
Synopsis
England, 1645. The cruel civil war between Royalists and Parliamentarians that is ravaging the country causes an era of chaos and legal arbitrariness that allows unscrupulous men to profit by exploiting the absurd superstitions of the peasants; like Matthew Hopkins, a monster disguised as a man who wanders from town to town offering his services as a witch hunter.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 17, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (260 votes)
Budget
$83K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.5M
18.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $83,000
- Revenue
- $1,500,000
Production Companies
- Tigon British Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Witchfinder General about?
England, 1645. The cruel civil war between Royalists and Parliamentarians that is ravaging the country causes an era of chaos and legal arbitrariness that allows unscrupulous men to profit by explo...
Who directed Witchfinder General?
Witchfinder General was directed by Michael Reeves.
How long is Witchfinder General?
Witchfinder General has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Witchfinder General released?
Witchfinder General was released on May 17, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Witchfinder General?
The main cast of Witchfinder General includes Vincent Price, Ian Ogilvy, Robert Russell, Nicky Henson, Hilary Dwyer.
Is Witchfinder General worth watching?
Witchfinder General has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 260 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.