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More of a cinematic curiosity than true blockbuster material, despite its scale.
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Bathory: Countess of Blood
2008 · 2h 21m · R
Drama, Fantasy
Directed by
Juraj Jakubisko
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Bathory: Countess of Blood
Overview
Bathory is based on the legends surrounding the life and deeds of Countess Elizabeth Bathory known as the greatest murderess in the history of mankind. Contrary to popular belief, Elizabeth Bathory was a modern Renaissance woman who ultimately fell victim to men’s aspirations for power and wealth.
Director and cast
- Juraj Jakubisko Director
- Anna Friel as Erzsébet Báthory
- Karel Roden as Juraj Thurzo
- Vincent Regan as Ferenc Nadasdy
- Hans Matheson as Merisi Caravaggio
- Deana Horváthová as Darvulia
- Franco Nero as King Mathias
- Antony Byrne as Pastor Ponicky
- Bolek Polívka as Monk Petr
- Jiří Mádl as Cyril
- Monika Hilmerová as Countess Czobor
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