


The Pit and the Pendulum at a glance
The Pit and the Pendulum is a 1961 horror and mystery film, running 1h 20m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1961-08-12
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Genres
- Horror, Mystery, Drama
- Director
- Roger Corman
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 · 411 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn the sixteenth century, Francis Barnard travels to Spain to clarify the strange circumstances of his sister's death after she had married the son of a cruel Spanish Inquisitor.
Cast
11 names
Vincent PriceNicholas Medina / Sebastian Medina
John KerrFrancis Barnard
Barbara SteeleElizabeth Barnard Medina
Luana AndersCatherine Medina
Antony CarboneDoctor Leon
Lynette BernayMaria
Randee Lynne JensenExtra (uncredited)Questions about The Pit and the Pendulum
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Pit and the Pendulum in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Pit and the Pendulum is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Pit and the Pendulum suitable for children?
The Pit and the Pendulum is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Pit and the Pendulum about?
In the sixteenth century, Francis Barnard travels to Spain to clarify the strange circumstances of his sister's death after she had married the son of a cruel Spanish Inquisitor.
How long is The Pit and the Pendulum?
The Pit and the Pendulum runs for 1h 20m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Pit and the Pendulum trailer?
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