The Sleep of Death

Overview

Set in 1815, a young Englishman touring Europe encounters more than he bargained for. His pursuit of the beautiful Countess St. Alyre brings him into contact with the Marquis D'Armanville and other odd characters. A series of bizarre murders occur, bringing our hero to the borderland of nightmare.

Directed by Calvin Floyd

Top cast

Per Oscarsson

Colonel Gaillard

Patrick Magee

Marquis

Marilù Tolo

Countess Elga

Curd Jürgens

Count St. Alyre

Brendan Price

Robert Terence

Niall Tóibín

Sean

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Kay Maclaren

Old Woman

Barry Cassin

The Count's Brother (as Barry Cassins)

Christopher Casson

Sir Philip Terence

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John Molloy

Priest

Ray McAnally

Inspector Carmingac

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Archie O'Sullivan

Chemist

B

Bill Foley

Colonel's Orderly

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Jacinta Martín

First Maid (as Jacintha Martin)

Olwen Fouéré

Second Maid (as Olwen Fouere)

Shelagh McLeod

Third Maid (as Sheleigh McCleod)

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Shibvan Briers

English Maid

C

Cecil Barror

Deacon

J

James Read

Marquis' Servant

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Eamonn Draper

First Soldier (as Eamon Draper)

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