About this movie
Set during the height of Spanish Inquisition. The beautiful and kind-hearted Maria is arrested as a witch when she inadvertently cries out in horror at the public whipping of a child. As Maria’s husband Antonio tries to save her, Torquemada, the Grand Inquisitor, determines to punish Maria with torture for the desire she inflames in him. Loosely based on Edgar Allen Poe's classic short story.
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Quick facts
Year
1991
Runtime
1h 37m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.7/10
Votes
143
Genre
Horror, Romance
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$2.0M
Cast
witch
torture chamber
based on short story
torquemada
spanish inquisition
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Questions about The Pit and the Pendulum
How long is The Pit and the Pendulum?
The Pit and the Pendulum has a runtime of 1h 37m (1 hour and 37 minutes).
Who directed The Pit and the Pendulum?
The Pit and the Pendulum was directed by Stuart Gordon and released in 1991.
What genre is The Pit and the Pendulum?
The Pit and the Pendulum is a Horror, Romance film (1991).
Who stars in The Pit and the Pendulum?
The cast of The Pit and the Pendulum includes Lance Henriksen, Stephen Lee, William Norris, Mark Margolis, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon.
What is the TMDB rating for The Pit and the Pendulum?
The Pit and the Pendulum has a TMDB rating of 5.7/10 based on 143 votes.
