The Hellfire Club | |
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Directed by |
Robert S. Baker Monty Berman |
Produced by |
Robert S. Baker Monty Berman |
Written by |
Leon Griffiths Jimmy Sangster |
Starring | Keith Michell |
Music by | Clifton Parker |
Edited by | Frederick Wilson |
Release date
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February 1961 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
The Hellfire Club is a 1961 film inspired by the historical Hellfire Club, Sir Francis Dashwood's infamous 'Gentlemen's' society of the 18th century. It starred Keith Michell and featured Peter Cushing in a small cameo as enigmatic attorney Mr Merryweather.
According to the film, the club was famed for its depravity, debauchery, and devil worship. Although not a Hammer Films production, there are visual similarities. The script was co-written by Jimmy Sangster, and co-stars Hammer regular Miles Malleson.