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Schalcken the Painter

Schalcken the Painter

19795.51h 10m

Overview

Can Schalcken save his love, Rose, from the clutches of a ghastly suitor before it is too late?

Directed by Leslie Megahey
Written by Sheridan Le Fanu, Leslie Megahey
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Top Cast

Jeremy Clyde

Jeremy Clyde

Godfried Schalken

Maurice Denham

Maurice Denham

Gerrit Dou

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Cheryl Kennedy

Rose

John Justin

John Justin

Vanderhausen

Charles Gray

Charles Gray

Narrator

Anthony Sharp

Anthony Sharp

Gentleman

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Anne Tirard

Brothel Madam

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Val Penny

Lesbia

R

Roy Evans

Coachman

E

Eric Francis

Goldsmith

Themes & Keywords

painterghost17th century

About Schalcken the Painter

Schalcken the Painter is a drama, fantasy, horror, tv movie film released in 1979 exploring themes of painter, ghost, 17th century. Directed by Leslie Megahey, it stars Jeremy Clyde, Maurice Denham, Cheryl Kennedy. Can Schalcken save his love, Rose, from the clutches of a ghastly suitor before it is too late?

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