The Hellfire Club (film)
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.Cast
- Keith Michell as Jason
- Adrienne Corri as Isobel
- Peter Cushing as Merryweather
- Peter Arne as Thomas
- Kai Fischer as Yvonne
- David Lodge as Timothy
- Bill Owen as Martin
- Miles Malleson as Judge
- Martin Stephens as Jason as a Boy
- Andrew Faulds as Lord Netherden
- Jean Lodge as Lady Netherden
- Francis Matthews as Sir Hugh Manning
- Desmond Walter-Ellis as Lord Chorley
- Denis Shaw as Sir Richard
- Tutte Lemkow as Higgins
