Murders in the Rue Morgue
1971, English. Directed by Gordon Hessler.
LOVE and MURDER are the two consuming passions of the Rue Morgue!
In turn-of-the-century Paris, Cesar Charron owns a theater at the Rue Morgue where he performs the titular play with his wife, Madeleine Charron, who suffers dreadful nightmares. When several murders by acid connect to Cesar, the prime suspect of Inspector Vidocq would be Cesar's former partner, Rene Marot.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Murders in the Rue Morgue is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Gordon HesslerDirector
- Jason RobardsCesar Charron
- Herbert LomRene Marot
- Christine KaufmannMadeleine Charron
- Adolfo CeliInspector Vidocq
- Maria PerschyGenevre
- Michael DunnPierre Triboulet
- Lilli PalmerMrs. Charron
- Peter ArneAubert
- Rosalind ElliotGabrielle
- Marshall JonesLuigi Orsini
- María MartínMadam Adolphe
- Ruth PlattesOrsini's Assistant
Details
- Released
- 21 July 1971
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Henry Slesar, Christopher Wicking
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What Murders in the Rue Morgue is based on
Murders in the Rue Morgue is based on The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1841) by Edgar Allan Poe, published by Graham's Magazine.
1841
The Murders in the Rue Morgue
By Edgar Allan Poe
Published by Graham's Magazine
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Murders in the Rue Morgue: quick answers
Is Murders in the Rue Morgue worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Murders in the Rue Morgue?
Murders in the Rue Morgue runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Murders in the Rue Morgue have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Murders in the Rue Morgue. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Murders in the Rue Morgue parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Murders in the Rue Morgue is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Murders in the Rue Morgue on?
Murders in the Rue Morgue is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Murders in the Rue Morgue?
If you liked Murders in the Rue Morgue, try Watcher, Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte, Lady in White.
Who directed Murders in the Rue Morgue?
Murders in the Rue Morgue (1971) was directed by Gordon Hessler and stars Jason Robards, Herbert Lom, Christine Kaufmann.
What is Murders in the Rue Morgue based on?
Murders in the Rue Morgue is based on The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1841) by Edgar Allan Poe, published by Graham's Magazine.