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The Pit and the Pendulum (1991) 6.0
It is the time of the Spanish Inquisition. Maria does not like what is going on during the "Auto De Fe". When she speaks out, she is arrested and accused of being a witch. Torquemada has ... See full summary » Director:Stuart Gordon |
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Cast
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Gomez
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Dr. Huesos
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Mendoza
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Contessa D'Alba Molina
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Contessa's Son
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Francisco
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Don Carlos
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Maria
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Antonio
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Butcher
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Sergeant of the Guards
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Tunny Piras | ... |
Guard
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Fabio Carfora | ... |
Beggar
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It is the time of the Spanish Inquisition. Maria does not like what is going on during the "Auto De Fe". When she speaks out, she is arrested and accused of being a witch. Torquemada has plans for her! He orders her tortured, and her tongue to be cut out. Her husband attempts to free her... Written by Anonymous
Plot Keywords:
torquemada | inquisition | witch | spanish inquisition | based on the works of edgar allan poe |Taglines:
A bizarre descent into hell from the creator of re-animator.Genres:
HorrorParents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
27 June 1991 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Inquisitor See more »Box Office
Budget:
$2,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Maria: You swore you'd show mercy!
Torquemada: In this place, death is mercy.
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Peter O'Toole, Sherilyn Fenn and Billy Dee Williams were originally slated to star. See more »Quotes
Torquemada: Take them to their cells.Maria: You swore you'd show mercy!
Torquemada: In this place, death is mercy.
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I really enjoyed this film.It was a little poor in some aspects mainly the acting but the story line was adequate. If you are a viewer of dark movies, then you would like this adaption of Edgar Allan Poe. The torture scenes are quite good.