Movie: Witchfinder General

Top 10 Billed Cast

Vincent Price
Vincent Price

Matthew Hopkins

Ian Ogilvy
Ian Ogilvy

Richard Marshall

Robert Russell
Robert Russell

John Stearne

Nicky Henson
Nicky Henson

Swallow

Hilary Dwyer
Hilary Dwyer

Sara

Rupert Davies
Rupert Davies

John Lowes

Patrick Wymark
Patrick Wymark

Cromwell

Wilfrid Brambell
Wilfrid Brambell

Master Loach

Tony Selby
Tony Selby

Salter

Michael Beint
Michael Beint

Captain Gordon

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Mark Kermode reviews Witchfinder General (1968) | BFI Player

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