Eye of the Devil (1967)
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A fine cast distinguishes this unusual supernatural thriller. When London-based vintner Phillippe de Montfaucon (David Niven) receives the bad news that dry weather is expected to destroy crops in his vineyard in France for the third year in a row, he immediately leaves for his castle on the continent, Bellenac, instructing his wife Catherine (Deborah Kerr) to stay behind with their children. However, Catherine's curiosity gets the better of her and she arrives at Bellenac to discover that the villagers who tend the grapes and watch the castle are members of a pagan cult, and that they believe the death of Marquis may be required for the future health of the crops. While pre-release editing left its narrative a bit fragmented, Eye of the Devil is certainly notable for its cast, which includes Donald Pleasance, Edward Mulhare, David Hemmings, and Sharon Tate. Kim Novak was originally cast as Catherine, but was forced to bow out midway through shooting due to an injury. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Deborah Kerr - Catherine de Montfaucon
- Donald Pleasence - Pere Dominic
- Flora Robson - Countess Estelle
- Emlyn Williams - Alain de Montfaucon
- John Le Mesurier - Dr. Monnet
- Donald Bisset - Rennard
- Suky Appleby - Antoinette de Montfaucon
- David Niven - Philippe de Montfaucon
- Edward Mulhare - Jean-Claude Ibert
- Sharon Tate - Odile
- David Hemmings - Christian de Caray
- Michael Miller - Grandec
- Robert Duncan - Jacques de Montfaucon
- Pauline Letts - Servant
- Director(s):
- J. Lee Thompson
- Writer(s):
- Dennis Murphy, Robin Estridge
- Producer(s):
- Martin Ransohoff, John Calley
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