The Burning Court (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1962, The Burning Court is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Julien Duvivier, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of people visit a weird old man who is a student of the black arts. The man lives in an ancient, cursed castle. Soon people in the group start being killed off.
Who’s in it. The Burning Court stars Jean-Claude Brialy as Marc Desgrez, Claude Rich as Stéphane Desgrez, Édith Scob as Marie D'Aubray Boissand and Perrette Pradier as Lucie Desgrez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Burning Court has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Burning Court page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Burning Court tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Burning Court (1962)?
- In US, The Burning Court is available to stream on Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Burning Court worth watching?
- The Burning Court holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Burning Court?
- The Burning Court stars Jean-Claude Brialy, Claude Rich, Édith Scob, Perrette Pradier and Nadja Tiller.
- When was The Burning Court released?
- The Burning Court was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.