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The Hellfire Club

  • 19611961
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
332
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The Hellfire Club (1961)
  • Adventure
Years after fleeing his ancestral home with his mother, Jason returns home to claim his birthright, only to find his way blocked by his evil cousin Thomas. In order to reclaim his title, Jas... Read allYears after fleeing his ancestral home with his mother, Jason returns home to claim his birthright, only to find his way blocked by his evil cousin Thomas. In order to reclaim his title, Jason must do battle with his cousin, who calls upon the members of the deadly Hellfire Club ... Read allYears after fleeing his ancestral home with his mother, Jason returns home to claim his birthright, only to find his way blocked by his evil cousin Thomas. In order to reclaim his title, Jason must do battle with his cousin, who calls upon the members of the deadly Hellfire Club to stop him.
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
332
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Robert S. Baker
    • Monty Berman
  • Writers
    • Jimmy Sangster(story)
    • Leon Griffiths(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Keith Michell
    • Adrienne Corri
    • Peter Cushing
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  • Directors
    • Robert S. Baker
    • Monty Berman
  • Writers
    • Jimmy Sangster(story)
    • Leon Griffiths(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Keith Michell
    • Adrienne Corri
    • Peter Cushing
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    • 12User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    Keith Michell in The Hellfire Club (1961)
    Peter Cushing in The Hellfire Club (1961)
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    Kai Fischer and Keith Michell in The Hellfire Club (1961)

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    Keith Michell
    Keith Michell
    • Jason Caldwellas Jason Caldwell
    Adrienne Corri
    Adrienne Corri
    • Lady Isobelas Lady Isobel
    Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing
    • Mr. Merryweatheras Mr. Merryweather
    Peter Arne
    Peter Arne
    • Thomas - Earl of Netherdenas Thomas - Earl of Netherden
    Kai Fischer
    Kai Fischer
    • Yvonneas Yvonne
    David Lodge
    David Lodge
    • Timothyas Timothy
    Bill Owen
    Bill Owen
    • Martinas Martin
    Miles Malleson
    Miles Malleson
    • Judgeas Judge
    Martin Stephens
    Martin Stephens
    • Jason Junioras Jason Junior
    Jean Lodge
    • Lady Netherdenas Lady Netherden
    Francis Matthews
    Francis Matthews
    • Sir Hugh Manningas Sir Hugh Manning
    Desmond Walter-Ellis
    • Lord Chorleyas Lord Chorley
    • (as Desmond Walter Ellis)
    Denis Shaw
    Denis Shaw
    • Sir Richard Benlowas Sir Richard Benlow
    Tutte Lemkow
    Tutte Lemkow
    • Higginsas Higgins
    Rupert Osborne
    • Thomas Junioras Thomas Junior
    Skip Martin
    Skip Martin
    • Joeyas Joey
    Peter Howell
    Peter Howell
    • William Pitt - Earl of Chathamas William Pitt - Earl of Chatham
    George Street
    • Landlordas Landlord
    • Directors
      • Robert S. Baker
      • Monty Berman
    • Writers
      • Jimmy Sangster(story) (screenplay)
      • Leon Griffiths(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The French version has some "Continental" scenes featuring female nudity (topless) that do not appear in US or British prints.
    • Goofs
      The real Hellfire Club was a group of 18th century aristocrats dedicated to the violation of local virgins.
    • Alternate versions
      When originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'U' rating. All cuts were waived in 2012 when the film was granted a '12' certificate for home video.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Demonlover (2002)

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    5/10
    Keith Michell and Peter Cushing
    1961's "The Hellfire Club" is really nothing more than a typical swashbuckler that promises more than it delivers. Co-scripted by Hammer's Jimmy Sangster, Keith Michell stars as Jason Caldwell, rightful heir to the Earl of Netherden, which has been claimed by wicked cousin Thomas (Peter Arne) as his own in Jason's absence. The actual Hellfire Club barely figures in the plot, merely a device carefully avoided by the filmmakers, making Jason's father and cousin Thomas members to justify its inclusion (and the title). In deference to its subject matter, both leading ladies are seen in compromising bathing situations, with Adrienne Corri and Kai Fischer supplying equal parts pulchritude and love interest. It's certainly quite watchable, action aplenty, and bolstered by a good cast, Keith Michell acquitting himself well in his athleticism. Best of all, Peter Cushing guest stars as wily attorney Mr. Merryweather, who agrees to take on Jason's case yet behaves in a rather untrustworthy manner, allowing his client to be convicted of murder and sentenced to hang (he's introduced watching the execution of one of his 'less fortunate clients'). A hint of necessary corruption indeed manifests itself in that first scene, as a dismissive Merryweather suggests a way to obtain the document that would prove Jason's inheritance: "if one was dishonest, which of course one is not, one could steal the letter!" His masterful use of props involve spectacles, snuff, and handy handkerchief, a memorable five minute cameo worth the price of admission.
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    • Release date
      • September 1963 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pakleni klub
    • Filming locations
      • Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • New World Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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