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Il grande inquisitore

Titolo originale: Matthew Hopkins: Witchfinder General
  • 1968
  • VM18
  • 1h 26min
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Il grande inquisitore (1968)
A young soldier seeks to put an end to the evils caused by a vicious witch-hunter when the latter terrorizes his fiancée and kills her uncle.
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Un giovane soldato cerca di porre fine ai mali causati da un feroce cacciatore di streghe quando quest'ultimo terrorizza la sua fidanzata e uccide suo zio.Un giovane soldato cerca di porre fine ai mali causati da un feroce cacciatore di streghe quando quest'ultimo terrorizza la sua fidanzata e uccide suo zio.Un giovane soldato cerca di porre fine ai mali causati da un feroce cacciatore di streghe quando quest'ultimo terrorizza la sua fidanzata e uccide suo zio.

  • Regia
    • Michael Reeves
  • Sceneggiatura
    • Tom Baker
    • Michael Reeves
    • Louis M. Heyward
  • Star
    • Vincent Price
    • Ian Ogilvy
    • Rupert Davies
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    13.125
    LA TUA VALUTAZIONE
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      • Michael Reeves
    • Sceneggiatura
      • Tom Baker
      • Michael Reeves
      • Louis M. Heyward
    • Star
      • Vincent Price
      • Ian Ogilvy
      • Rupert Davies
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    Vincent Price
    Vincent Price
    • Matthew Hopkins
    Ian Ogilvy
    Ian Ogilvy
    • Richard Marshall
    Rupert Davies
    Rupert Davies
    • John Lowes
    Hilary Heath
    Hilary Heath
    • Sara
    • (as Hilary Dwyer)
    Robert Russell
    Robert Russell
    • John Stearne
    Nicky Henson
    Nicky Henson
    • Trooper Swallow
    Tony Selby
    Tony Selby
    • Salter
    Michael Beint
    • Captain Gordon
    Bernard Kay
    Bernard Kay
    • Fisherman
    Beaufoy Milton
    • Priest
    John Trenaman
    • Trooper Harcourt
    • (as John Treneman)
    Bill Maxwell
    Bill Maxwell
    • Gifford
    Peter Thomas
    • Farrier
    Maggie Kimberly
    Maggie Kimberly
    • Elizabeth
    Dennis Thorne
    • Villager
    Ann Tirard
    Ann Tirard
    • Old Woman
    Gillian Aldam
    Gillian Aldam
    • Young Woman in Cell
    • (as Gillian Aldham)
    Hira Talfrey
    Hira Talfrey
    • Hanged Woman
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      • Michael Reeves
    • Sceneggiatura
      • Tom Baker
      • Michael Reeves
      • Louis M. Heyward
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    hesketh27

    Genuine horror, from a film that's NOT a horror film!

    I have a copy of Witchfinder General from many years ago. Recently, whilst re-organising my collection, I happened upon it and watched it once more. This film still manages to induce general feelings of horror on account of its violence, even though it is not really a 'horror' film as such. Watch it for its superb cinematography which lends it an appearance of freshness that belies its 35 years. It still looks as if it could have been made yesterday. Some of the more violent scenes will make you squirm. The cruelty of the period portrayed can only be imagined and the cheapness of life comes across as truly shocking. Vincent Price is excellent as Hopkins (though maybe a bit 'mature' to portray him, since he was witchfinding in his late twenties and died in his early thirties). To think that this evil man really existed and operated unchecked for several years leaves one cold. A minor masterpiece that all lovers of the macabre should enjoy.
    7bkoganbing

    When One Wants an Orthodoxy enforced

    Without the use of monsters or other worldly apparitions Vincent Price in Witchfinder General created a fabulous portrayal with Matthew Hopkins. The demons that were within Hopkins are those we struggle with every day when others tell us how and what to think. And religious fundamentalism with the power of the state to enforce it is still a force to be reckoned with. Even here in the USA.

    The setting is Great Britain of the civil war era with Roundheads and Cavaliers battling for control. The Roundheads being Puritans were the ones doing the inquisiting there and Price is only a person too glad to offer his services.

    In fact in every society when one wants an orthodoxy enforced there are always people psychologically deranged enough for such work. Price works with a partner in Robert Russell who's a little bit more honest about the fact he's a sadist. He grates on Price a bit, but the two find a lot of mutual satisfaction.

    A lot of the same themes can be found in the Tyrone Power classic Captain From Castile only it's the Catholics enforcing their doctrine in that one.

    Here Price in his work debauches the girlfriend of Roundhead soldier Ian Ogilvy and when he finds out he becomes a man with a mission.

    Witchfinder General is a study in sadism and with an eternal message about the mind of humankind being unshackled. Delivered with a really special performance by Vincent Price.
    7lee_eisenberg

    witch hunts

    Like "The Devils", "Witchfinder General" (also called "The Conqueror Worm") is likely to disturb a lot of people through it's portrayals of witch hunts. This one portrays England during its civil war in the 1640s. With the people paranoid enough to accept anyone, puritan Matthew Hopkins (Vincent Price) goes around coercing witchcraft confessions out of women, and summarily executing them in the most vicious ways possible.

    Things get ugly when Hopkins targets priest John Lowes (Rupert Davies). You see, Lowes' niece Sarah (Hilary Dwyer) is engaged to Cromwell soldier Richard Marshall (Ian Ogilvy). And Marshall may have a heart of gold, but he will go to any length to protect his beloved. And I mean ANY LENGTH.

    Vincent Price was always a trustworthy horror star, and this movie doesn't disappoint. It's certainly worth seeing, but you might want to avoid it if you have a weak stomach.
    Infofreak

    A very interesting historical thriller with quite possibly Vincent Price's finest performance.

    I had been wanting to see 'Witchfinder General' for years, and I must say it almost lives up to its reputation. The version I watched was the restored uncut one, and while I thought the film had one or two slight flaws (mainly with the script), it is very, very good. This was the third and final movie directed by Michael Reeves, who sadly died of a drug overdose a year after it was released while still in his mid twenties. 'Witchfinder General' certainly shows a lot of promise, and is very well made on what I imagine was a fairly modest budget. Many describe it as a horror movie, but I think thriller is a more apt term. While it has some brutal and violent moments, and it does concern witches, there is no supernatural theme. It is similar in many ways to the underrated 'Mark Of The Devil' and Jess Franco's disappointing 'The Bloody Judge', two movies released after this one, and undoubtedly influenced by it. Horror legend Vincent Price clashed with Reeves on set with the latter telling him not to ham it up. Price took offence at this but obviously heeded the advice, and his performance here is arguably the best of his career. Price is brilliant throughout, and the supporting cast are all pretty good, especially Reeves regular Ian Ogilvy, and Robert Russell as Price's surly assistant, and there's a good cameo from Patrick Wymark ('Journey To The Far Side Of The Sun') as Cromwell. 'Witchfinder General' is a very good film which deserves to be seen by a wider audience, and Michael Reeves death is a tragedy for all movie lovers.
    7BruceCorneil

    Vincent Price - what a brilliant talent

    A powerful and unsettling film which is definitely not for the weak - kneed. Not easy to watch in some parts. But the mid-17th century was a turbulent time in British history with a civil war raging and the foul menace of devil worship festering throughout the countrysyde.

    All the players do a fine job. Although, Vincent Price is, of course, the stand-out performer. No other actor was able to portray genuine evil quite as effectively. There's no high camp fooling around in this one. What a brilliant talent he was.

    The music in this picture also deserves a special mention, particularly the opening theme which magnificently recreates an appropriate 17th century mood. Michael Reeves sheer production skill overcame the limitations of what was obviously a tight budget.

    I believe that the 1960s was the golden era of English cinema and television. Check the internet for extensive biographical information on the real Matthew Hopkins- WITCHFINDER.

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      Vincent Price regarded his performance here as the finest of his horror movie career.
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      There are several references to the value of payments in 'guineas'. However, the gold coin of that name was not minted until 1663, eighteen years after the film was set.
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      Matthew Hopkins: Men sometimes have strange motives for the things they do.

    • Versioni alternative
      All British versions prior to 1996 were cut by 1 min 26 secs by the UK censor on original release. The Redemption Video release restores this material from a U.S laserdisc.
    • Connessioni
      Featured in Nightwatch Presents Edgar Allan Poe: The Conqueror Worm (1973)

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    • Data di uscita
      • 26 ottobre 1968 (Italia)
    • Paese di origine
      • Regno Unito
    • Lingua
      • Inglese
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      • Witchfinder General
    • Luoghi delle riprese
      • Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, Suffolk, Inghilterra, Regno Unito(The trial of the witches/John Lowes is hung)
    • Aziende produttrici
      • Tigon British Film Productions
      • American International Pictures (AIP)
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      • 83.000 £ (previsto)
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