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Witchfinder General

“He'll hang, burn, and mutilate you. He's the… Witchfinder General”

6.519681h 27mDramaHistoryHorror
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Witchfinder General at a glance

Witchfinder General is a 1968 drama and history film, running 1h 27m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Shudder, BFI Player Amazon Channel and Shudder Amazon Channel.

18 age rating1h 27mDramaHistory

Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1968-05-17
Runtime
1h 27m
Genres
Drama, History, Horror
Director
Michael Reeves
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.5 / 10 · 283 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

England, 1645. The cruel civil war between Royalists and Parliamentarians that is ravaging the country causes an era of chaos and legal arbitrariness that allows unscrupulous men to profit by exploiting the absurd superstitions of the peasants; like Matthew Hopkins, a monster disguised as a man who wanders from town to town offering his services as a witch hunter.

Cast

14 names
Vincent PriceMatthew Hopkins
Ian OgilvyRichard Marshall
Robert RussellJohn Stearne
Nicky HensonSwallow
Hilary DwyerSara
Rupert DaviesJohn Lowes
Patrick WymarkCromwell
Wilfrid BrambellMaster Loach
Tony SelbySalter
Michael BeintCaptain Gordon
Bernard KayFisherman
Beaufoy MiltonPriest
John TrenamanHarcourt
Bill MaxwellGifford

Questions about Witchfinder General

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Where can I watch Witchfinder General in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Witchfinder General is listed on Shudder, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Shudder Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Witchfinder General suitable for children?

Witchfinder General is rated 18 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 Witchfinder General about?

England, 1645. The cruel civil war between Royalists and Parliamentarians that is ravaging the country causes an era of chaos and legal arbitrariness that allows unscrupulous men to profit by exploiting the absurd superstitions of the peasants; like Matthew Hopkins, a monster disguised as a man who wanders from town…

How long is Witchfinder General?

Witchfinder General runs for 1h 27m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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