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Mr. Sardonicus

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Mr. Sardonicus
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NR,1hr 29min
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1961
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Columbia TriStar
Synopsis: In this 1961 William Castle film based on Ray Russell's novel Sardonicus, Guy Rolfe stars as the wicked Sardonicus, a wealthy count who wears a mask because his face is frozen in a horrifying death grimace. Ronald Lewis stars as Sir Robert Cargrave, a brilliant doctor who is at the top of his field in the early 20th century. A curious letter from his former love, Maude (Audrey Dalton), draws him to Europe where she lives in a remote castle with her brooding husband, his badly scarred, but dedicated ... Full Synopsis
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William Castle brings his usual bag of entertaining tricks to this cult favorite about a doctor who finds himself at the remote castle home of an old flame -- whose sadistic husband's ever-present smile hides a sinister secret. Castle's gimmick for this film consisted of an introduction prior to the credits and then a reappearance at the conclusion in which he asked audiences to vote (thumbs up or ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Sardonicus
Maude Sardonicus
Sir Robert Cargrave
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