Movie

Murders in the Rue Morgue

“LOVE and MURDER are the two consuming passions of the Rue Morgue!”

★ 5.1(50)19711h 27m

Murders in the Rue Morgue is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch Murders in the Rue Morgue

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Good to know

Director: Gordon Hessler
Release date: 1971-07-21
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: American International Pictures

Murders in the Rue Morgue — trailer

About Murders in the Rue Morgue

Murders in the Rue Morgue is a 1971 movie in the Crime, Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Gordon Hessler, starring Jason Robards, Herbert Lom and Christine Kaufmann. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.1/10 from 50 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Murders in the Rue Morgue in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In Paris, in the beginning of the Twentieth Century, Cesar Charron owns a theater at the Rue Morgue where he performs the play "Murders in the Rue Morgue" with his wife Madeleine Charron, who has dreadful nightmares. When there are several murders by acid of people connected to Cesar, the prime suspect of Inspector Vidocq would be Cesar's former partner Rene Marot. But Marot murdered Madeleine's mother many years ago and committed suicide immediately after.

Cast

Jason Robards

Cesar Charron

Herbert Lom

Rene Marot

Christine Kaufmann

Madeleine Charron

Adolfo Celi

Inspector Vidocq

Maria Perschy

Genevre

Michael Dunn

Pierre Triboulet

Lilli Palmer

Mrs. Charron

Peter Arne

Aubert

Rosalind Elliot

Gabrielle

Marshall Jones

Luigi Orsini

María Martín

Madam Adolphe

Ruth Plattes

Orsini's Assistant

Themes & keywords

prostituteparis, franceenglandpsychopathhaunted housephantomhypnosisburied alivemurderdecapitationwhodunitgrand guignolaxe murderstage production

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Murders in the Rue Morgue in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, Murders in the Rue Morgue is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Murders in the Rue Morgue on Netflix?+

Murders in the Rue Morgue is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is Murders in the Rue Morgue?+

Murders in the Rue Morgue has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in Murders in the Rue Morgue?+

Murders in the Rue Morgue stars Jason Robards, Herbert Lom, Christine Kaufmann, Adolfo Celi and Maria Perschy.

When did Murders in the Rue Morgue come out?+

Murders in the Rue Morgue is a 1971 movie directed by Gordon Hessler.

What genre is Murders in the Rue Morgue?+

Murders in the Rue Morgue is Crime, Horror, Thriller, Mystery and Romance film.

Who directed Murders in the Rue Morgue?+

Murders in the Rue Morgue was directed by Gordon Hessler.