The Burning Court (1962)
La chambre ardente (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 50min
- Crime, Drama
- 16 Feb 1962 (West Germany)
- Movie
A group of people visit a weird old man who is a student of the black arts. The man lives in an ancient, cursed castle. Soon people in the group start being killed off.
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| Nadja Tiller | ... |
Nurse Myra Schneider
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| Jean-Claude Brialy | ... |
Marc Desgrez
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| Perrette Pradier | ... |
Lucie Desgrez
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| Edith Scob | ... |
Marie D'Aubray Boissand
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| Walter Giller | ... |
Michel Boissand
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| Frédéric Duvallès | ... |
Mathias Desgrez
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| Héléna Manson | ... |
Augusta Henderson - Housekeeper
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| René Génin | ... |
Frédéric Henderson - Groundsman
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| Claude Piéplu | ... |
L'inspecteur
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| Dany Jacquet | ... |
Frieda - Maid
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Gabriel Jabbour | ... |
Le Bijoutier
(as Gabriel Jabour)
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Catherine Rich | ... |
(as Laurence Belval)
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| Antoine Balpêtré | ... |
Dr. Hermann
(as Antoine Balpétré)
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| Claude Rich | ... |
Stéphane Desgrez
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Directed by
| Julien Duvivier | ||
Written by
| John Dickson Carr | ... | (novel "The Burning Court") |
| Julien Duvivier | ... | (scenario) and |
| Charles Spaak | ... | (scenario) |
| Charles Spaak | ... | (dialogue) |
Produced by
| Julien Duvivier | ... | producer |
| Yvon Guézel | ... | producer |
| Michel Romanoff | ... | assistant producer |
Music by
| Georges Auric | ||
Cinematography by
| Roger Fellous | ||
Editing by
| Paul Cayatte | ||
Editorial Department
| Nicole Colombier | ... | assistant editor |
Art Direction by
| Willy Schatz | ||
Set Decoration by
| Peter Martin | ||
Costume Design by
| Candide | ||
| Louis Féraud | ||
Makeup Department
| Alexandre | ... | hair stylist |
| Nicole Bouban | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Yvonne Fortuna | ... | makeup artist |
| Werner Schröder | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Ralph Baum | ... | production manager |
| Jean Graubner | ... | general manager |
| Rene Grober | ... | general manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Michel Romanoff | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Emil Birk | ... | property master |
| Michel Suné | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Guy Chichignoud | ... | sound engineer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Rolf Lantin | ... | still photographer |
| René Schneider | ... | first assistant camera |
| Robert Schneider | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Tanine Autré | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| H. Böhm | ... | wardrobe |
| Herbert Langhammer | ... | wardrobe |
| Suzanne Pinoteau | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Jacques Météhen | ... | musical director |
Script and Continuity Department
| Annie Maurel | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Pierre Gauchet | ... | production assistant |
| Gisela Sixt | ... | production secretary |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia-Bavaria Filmgesellschaft m.b.H. (1962) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Trans Lux (1963) (United States) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Sinister Cinema (2019) (United States) (DVD) (as 'The Burning Court') (widescreen)
- Something Weird Video (SWV) (United States) (VHS)
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This French production was based on a book by American author John Dickson Carr. See more » |
| Goofs | During the funeral, a small orchestra is shown playing the waltz. The music being heard is obviously being played by a full orchestra. See more » |