The movie “Cry of the Banshee” was released in 1970. It takes viewers back to the 1500s in England, where an evil magistrate punishes innocent villagers, eventually falling foul of a witch who conjures a banshee to enact revenge. Vincent Price portrays the magistrate, with Elisabeth Bergner and Essy Persson among the other stars. This movie provides an exploration of the filming locations, key roles, and some intriguing behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The locations chosen for filming this movie were primarily in England, specifically in Middlesex, and quite notably at the Grim’s Dyke House in Old Redding, Harrow Weald. Filming lasted for several months and commenced on October 20, 1969.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Vincent Price | Lord Edward Whitman |
| Essy Persson | Lady Patricia Whitman |
| Hugh Griffith | Mickey |
| Sally Geeson | Sarah |
| Robert Hutton | Party Guest |
| Patrick Mower | Roderick |
| Carl Rigg | Harry Whitman |
| Stephan Chase | Sean Whitman |
| Marshall Jones | Father Tom |
| Andrew McCulloch | Bully Boy |
| Michael Elphick | Burke |
| Quinn O’Hara | Maggie – Witch |
| Jan Rossini | Bess |
| Godfrey James | Head Villager |
| Gertan Klauber | Tavern Keeper |
| Peter Benson | Brander |
| Guy Deghy | Party Guest |
| Richard Everett | Timothy |
| Louis Selwyn | Apprentice |
| Ann Barrass | Elga |
| Jane Deady | Naked Girl |
| Carol Desmond | Girl |
| Joyce Mandre | Party Guest |
| Pamela Moiseiwitsch | Maid |
| Nancy Meckler | Villager |
| Hugh Portnow | Villager |
| Stephen Rea | Villager |
| Maurice Colbourne | Villager |
| Dinah Stabb | Villager |
| Tony Sibbald | Villager |
| Neil Johnston | Villager |
| Rowan Wylie | Villager |
| Tim Thomas | Villager |
| Ron Sahewk | Villager |
| Maya Roth | Villager |
| Guy Pierce | Villager |
| Harry Fielder | Militia Man (uncredited) |
| Terry Martin | Villager (uncredited) |
| George Oliver | Pallbearer (uncredited) |
| Dido Plumb | Villager (uncredited) |
| John Tatham | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Fred Wood | Pall Bearer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- This film marks the 100th role of Vincent Price’s illustrious career, an achievement that was celebrated with a cast party.
- One interesting goof occurred when a piebald rabbit inexplicably changed to a gray rabbit when picked up by an actor. Upon being put down, the rabbit had somehow transformed back into its original piebald state.
- The film’s end credits are uniquely segmented into three categories: “The Establishment,” “Witches,” and “Villagers.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Grim’s Dyke House, Old Redding, Harrow Weald, Middlesex, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.6232199
- Longitude: -0.3522058
- Place ID: ChIJTTyMyZIUdkgRS9OwI5e9t2w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Old Redding, Harrow Weald, Greater, London HA3 6SH, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Middlesex, England, UK
- Latitude: 55.378051
- Longitude: -3.435973
- Place ID: ChIJqZHHQhE7WgIReiWIMkOg-MQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: United Kingdom
- Timezone: Europe/London
