Crucible of Horror

Crucible of Horror

Crucible of Horror

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Crucible of Horror

1971

1h 31m

5.2(26 votes)

Horror

Thriller

Overview

A mother and daughter hatch a scheme to murder their family's domineering and sadistic patriarch.

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Production Companies

The Cannon Group

Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Michael Gough

Walter Eastwood

Michael Gough

Acting

Yvonne Mitchell

Edith Eastwood

Yvonne Mitchell

Acting

Sharon Gurney

Jane Eastwood

Sharon Gurney

Acting

Simon Gough

Rupert Eastwood

No Image

Acting

Nicholas Jones

Benjy Smith

Nicholas Jones

Acting

Olaf Pooley

Reid

Olaf Pooley

Acting

Mary Hignett

Servant

Mary Hignett

Writing

David Butler

Gregson

No Image

Acting

Howard Goorney

Petrol Pump Attendant

Howard Goorney

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