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Witchfinder General

Witchfinder General

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1968 1h 27m6.5

Witchfinder General

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

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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.

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DirectorMichael Reeves
ScreenplayMichael Reeves, Tom Baker
StatusReleased
ReleasedMay 17, 1968
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime1h 27m
Budget$83,000
Revenue$2M
Profit+$1M
Rating⭐ 6.5 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.7 / 10
Votes265
GenresDrama, History, Horror
StudioTigon British Film Productions

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Cast

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

Matthew Hopkins

Ian Ogilvy

Ian Ogilvy

Richard Marshall

Robert Russell

Robert Russell

John Stearne

Nicky Henson

Nicky Henson

Swallow

Hilary Dwyer

Hilary Dwyer

Sara

Rupert Davies

Rupert Davies

John Lowes

Patrick Wymark

Patrick Wymark

Cromwell

Wilfrid Brambell

Wilfrid Brambell

Master Loach

Tony Selby

Tony Selby

Salter

🎭

Michael Beint

Captain Gordon

Bernard Kay

Bernard Kay

Fisherman

🎭

Beaufoy Milton

Priest

🎭

John Trenaman

Harcourt

🎭

Bill Maxwell

Gifford

🎭

Peter Thomas

Farrier

Maggie Kimberly

Maggie Kimberly

Elizabeth

🎭

Dennis Thorne

Villager #1

🎭

Anne Tirard

Old Woman

🎭

Gillian Aldam

Young Woman in Cell

🎭

Hira Talfrey

Hanged Woman

🎭

Jack Lynn

Brandeston Innkeeper

Michael Segal

Michael Segal

Villager #2

David Webb

David Webb

Jailer

🎭

Sally Douglas

Girl at Inn #2

🎭

Edward Palmer

Shepherd

🎭

Lee Peters

Sergeant

🎭

Peter Haigh

Lavenham Magistrate

Godfrey James

Godfrey James

Webb

Margaret Nolan

Margaret Nolan

Girl at Inn #1

🎭

Philip Waddilove

Soldier

🎭

Toby Lenon

Old Man

🎭

Morris Jar

Paul

🎭

David Lyell

Footsoldier

Alf Joint

Alf Joint

Sentry

🎭

Martin Terry

Hoxne Innkeeper

🎭

Derek Ware

🎭

John Kidd

🎭

Susi Field

🎭

Donna Reading

Girl at Inn #3

Paul Ferris

Paul Ferris

Paul

🎭

Derek Ware

Boy at Hoxne Inn

🎭

John Kidd

Magistrate

🎭

Tasma Bereton

Girl at Inn (uncredited)

Sally Geeson

Sally Geeson

Maid (uncredited)

🎭

David Reynolds-Lacey

Unconscious Drunk in Tavern (uncredited)

🎭

Sandy Seagar

Girl at Inn (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Witchfinder General

Where can I watch Witchfinder General?

Witchfinder General (1968) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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...

Who directed Witchfinder General?

Witchfinder General (1968) was directed by Michael Reeves. The film is a Drama, History production with a runtime of 1h 27m, rated 6.5/10.

How long is Witchfinder General?

Witchfinder General runs 1h 27m (87 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.5/10 from 265 votes. Genre: Drama, History.

Is Witchfinder General worth watching?

Witchfinder General is rated 6.5/10 by 265 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama and History fans.