Malpertuis
January 2, 1971
Overview
Malpertuis is the name of an old, rambling mansion which is in reality a labyrinth where characters from Greek mythology are imprisoned by the bedridden Cassavius. He manages to keep them, as well as his nephew and niece, prisoners even after his death, through a binding testament. As Jan, the...More
Malpertuis is the name of an old, rambling mansion which is in reality a labyrinth where characters from Greek mythology are imprisoned by the bedridden Cassavius. He manages to keep them, as well as his nephew and niece, prisoners even after his death, through a binding testament. As Jan, the nephew, unravels the mystery, he discovers that he cannot escape the house because Malpertuis is far more significant than he was led to believe.
Cast and crew
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Harry Kümel
Director
Orson Welles
Cassavius
Susan Hampshire
Nancy
Michel Bouquet
Charles Dideloo
Mathieu Carrière
Jan
Jean-Pierre Cassel
Lampernisse
Daniel Pilon
Mathias Crook
Walter Rilla
Eisengott
Dora van der Groen
Sylvie Dideloo
CJ
Charles Janssens
Philarette
Sylvie Vartan
Bets
JN
Jet Naessens
Eleonora
CVW
Cara Van Wersch
Rosalie
JVS
Jenny Van Santvoort
Elodie
FW
Fanny Winkler
Mother Griboin
RL
Robert Lussac
Griboin
Johnny Hallyday
Marin (non credite)
GA
Gella Allaert
Cyriel Van Gent
MVA
Mariette Van Arkkels
Rosemarie Bergmans
Marc Didden
WDR
Ward de Ravet