Home
search
more | tips
IMDb > Et mourir de plaisir (1960)

Et mourir de plaisir (1960) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 2 | slideshow)

Overview

User Rating:
6.6/10   173 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 3% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Director:
Roger Vadim
Writers:
Claude Brulé (screenplay)
Sheridan Le Fanu (novel)
more
Contact:
View company contact information for Blood and Roses on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
14 September 1960 (France) more
Genre:
Horror more
Tagline:
Beyond Reason! Beyond Belief! more
Plot:
Young Carmilla is jealous of her friend's engagement, and her obsession leads her to the tomb of a female vampire... more | full synopsis
Plot Keywords:
more
User Comments:
Gothic Before Its Time more

Cast

  (Credited cast)
Mel Ferrer ... Leopoldo De Karnstein
Elsa Martinelli ... Georgia Monteverdi
Annette Vadim ... Carmilla
René-Jean Chauffard ... Dr. Verari
Marc Allégret ... Judge Monteverdi
Alberto Bonucci ... Carlo Ruggieri
Serge Marquand ... Giuseppe
Gabriella Farinon ... Lisa
Renato Speziali ... Guido Naldi
Edith Peters ... The Cook
Giovanni Di Benedetto ... Police Marshal (as Gianni De Benedetto)
Carmilla Stroyberg ... Martha
Nathalie LeForet ... Marie
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Blood and Roses (UK) (USA)
Il sangue e la rosa (Italy)
To Die with Pleasure (International: English title) (informal literal title)
more
Runtime:
France:87 min | USA:74 min
Country:
France | Italy
Language:
French
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound)
Certification:
Norway:16 | Finland:K-16
Filming Locations:
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Company:
Documento Film more

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Continuity: In three shots from the same scene, the bloodstain on Carmilla's dress moves from the right to the left side, then back to the right side again. more
Movie Connections:
Edited into Bride of Monster Mania (2000) (TV) more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful:-
Gothic Before Its Time, 22 April 2006
9/10
Author: GaultheWarrior from United States

I saw Vadim's "Blood and Roses" in Germany while stationed there in the 1960's. I was captivated by its ethereal, romantic quality. The actresses were beautiful and the mixture of romance and vampires was unusual and hauntingly lovely. In my view, it is a classic. I particularly loved the musical score, which was outstanding. I cannot seem to find this musical score other than by ordering the VHS video.

I am particularly disappointed that I cannot find this film in DVD today, since I would like to have it in my library.

I thought that Mel Ferrar was perfect for his role since he was seemingly oblivious as one might expect a country gentleman to be to what was going on with the girls.

The film reveals a poignant story of unrequited love, with a fatalistic tone. It will be long remembered by those who have seen it. It does not get the popularity that it deserves.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Et mourir de plaisir (1960)

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Le frisson des vampires Histoires extraordinaires La chambre ardente The Vampire Lovers Vierges et vampires
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Horror section IMDb France section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.