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Berserk

  • 19671967
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 36m
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5.3/10
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Joan Crawford, Michael Gough, Diana Dors, Thomas Cimarro, and Ty Hardin in Berserk (1967)
A scheming circus owner finds her authority challenged when the show is targeted by a vicious killer.
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A scheming circus owner finds her authority challenged when a vicious killer targets the show.A scheming circus owner finds her authority challenged when a vicious killer targets the show.A scheming circus owner finds her authority challenged when a vicious killer targets the show.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
2.3K
YOUR RATING
    • Jim O'Connolly
    • Aben Kandel(original story)
    • Herman Cohen(original story)
  • Stars
    • Joan Crawford
    • Ty Hardin
    • Diana Dors
    • Jim O'Connolly
    • Aben Kandel(original story)
    • Herman Cohen(original story)
  • Stars
    • Joan Crawford
    • Ty Hardin
    • Diana Dors
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 78User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
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    Joan Crawford, Michael Gough, Diana Dors, Thomas Cimarro, and Ty Hardin in Berserk (1967)
    Judy Geeson in Berserk (1967)
    Judy Geeson in Berserk (1967)
    Joan Crawford, Michael Gough, Reginald Marsh, and Bryan Pringle in Berserk (1967)
    Ty Hardin in Berserk (1967)
    Joan Crawford, Michael Gough, Judy Geeson, and Thomas Cimarro in Berserk (1967)
    Joan Crawford, Michael Gough, and Diana Dors in Berserk (1967)
    Joan Crawford, Michael Gough, and Diana Dors in Berserk (1967)
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    Joan Crawford in Berserk (1967)

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    Joan Crawford
    Joan Crawford
    • Monica Rivers
    Ty Hardin
    Ty Hardin
    • Frank Hawkins
    Diana Dors
    Diana Dors
    • Matilda
    Michael Gough
    Michael Gough
    • Albert Dorando
    Judy Geeson
    Judy Geeson
    • Angela Rivers
    Robert Hardy
    Robert Hardy
    • Superintendent Brooks
    Geoffrey Keen
    Geoffrey Keen
    • Commissioner Dalby
    Sydney Tafler
    Sydney Tafler
    • Harrison Liston
    George Claydon
    George Claydon
    • Bruno Fontana
    Philip Madoc
    Philip Madoc
    • Lazlo
    Ambrosine Phillpotts
    Ambrosine Phillpotts
    • Miss Burrows
    Thomas Cimarro
    • Gaspar
    Peter Burton
    Peter Burton
    • Gustavo
    Golda Casimir
    • Bearded Lady
    Ted Lune
    • Skeleton Man
    Milton Reid
    Milton Reid
    • Strong Man
    Marianne Stone
    Marianne Stone
    • Wanda
    Miki Iveria
    Miki Iveria
    • Gypsy Fortune-Teller
      • Jim O'Connolly
      • Aben Kandel(original story) (screenplay by)
      • Herman Cohen(original story) (screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Joan Crawford was early on the set every day in order to personally make breakfast for some of the crew members.
    • Goofs
      Several people have felt Monica seemed a bit old to be Angela's (who's a teenager) mother. However, off-screen, Joan Crawford is forty-four years older than Judy Geeson and even recent studies have shown that more women are giving birth to children in their late-thirties, early- mid- forties. Contrary to some belief, this is very likely.
    • Quotes

      Frank Hawkins: [when Matilda shows up in his caravan with a bottle and glasses] I don't drink.

      Matilda: [pouring herself one] Then watch me.

    • Connections
      Featured in Horrible Honeys (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      It Might Be Me
      (uncredited)

      Written by John Scott

      Arranged by John Scott

      Performed by George Claydon, Golda Casimir, Ted Lune, Milton Reid

      [Performed at the London party]

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    Entertaining but implausible circus murder mystery...
    Joan Crawford's fans will appreciate her foray into yet another horror show, this time as the feisty, hard-edged manager of a traveling circus show suddenly burdened with murders of several circus members. The careful photography cannot hide the fact that Crawford has aged considerably--and consequently, although her figure is still trim, her scenes with hunky Ty Hardin have an unpleasant and unbelievable quality about them.

    The plot is strictly standard fare--who is responsible for the series of gruesome murders? For awhile, it looks like Joan herself is probably the wicked one--and there are a few other red herrings to make you think you know who did it. When the ending is revealed, in a climactic thunderstorm, it comes as a distinct letdown although a surprise, the reason being the guilty one is given no substance in the plot. The killer's identity seems highly implausible which makes the ending seem as though it has been merely tacked on to provide a final scene.

    As these sort of things go, BERSERK isn't a bad way to pass the time on a low-budget mystery. The technicolor is good, Joan's costumes are fantastic, her shapely legs are on almost constant display and she uses her haughty manner to great effect. The details of circus life are smoothly integrated into the story and some of the animal acts are amusing--but none of the characters have any depth. Ty Hardin makes a handsome and arrogant stud whose daredevil highwire act provides some high moments of suspense as he performs over a row of spikes below. Like Crawford, he's given ample opportunities to show off his handsome physique.

    Diana Dors makes the most of her role as an outspoken tart and all of the supporting performances are competent enough--Michael Gough, Judy Geeson and Robert Hardy. Certainly worth a view if you're a Crawford fan. The dialogue is ripe with campy one-liners.

    Trivia note: The plot is slightly reminiscent of Barbara Stanwyck's LADY OF BURLESQUE where a series of backstage murders takes place with a slim plot involving a jealous performer.
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    • May 30, 2002

    FAQ2

    • When Joan Crawford introduces Lazlo the magician, she called him something like a "Nopalay." The subtitles showed it as "nonpalais." Can't find any of these words online. Does anyone know what she said, since the subtitle people missed it too apparently. Obviously, it's a word that means something like a magician or illusionist
    • There seems to be a relevant FILM LOCATION missing for BERSERK ? As one of 2 uncredited asst. directors I recall BLACKHEATH which was the location of the BIG TOP setting !

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    • Release date
      • January 11, 1968 (United States)
      • United Kingdom
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Shepperton Studios, Studios Road, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Herman Cohen Productions
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    • 1 hour 36 minutes

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