The Hellfire Club (film)
# The Hellfire Club (film)

The Hellfire Club is a 1961 film inspired by the historical Hellfire Club, Sir Francis Dashwood's infamous 'Gentlemen's' society of the 18th century. It starred Keith Michell and featured Peter Cushing in a small cameo as enigmatic attorney Mr Merryweather.

According to the film, the club was famed for its depravity, debauchery, and devil worship. Although not a Hammer Films production, there are visual similarities. The script was co-written by Jimmy Sangster, and co-stars Hammer regulars Miles Malleson and Francis Matthews.

## Cast

* Keith Michell as Jason
* Adrienne Corri as Isobel
* Peter Cushing as Merryweather
* Peter Arne as Thomas
* Kai Fischer as Yvonne
* David Lodge as Timothy
* Bill Owen as Martin
* Miles Malleson as Judge
* Martin Stephens as Jason as a Boy
* Andrew Faulds as Lord Netherden
* Jean Lodge as Lady Netherden
* Francis Matthews as Sir Hugh Manning
* Desmond Walter-Ellis as Lord Chorley
* Denis Shaw as Sir Richard
* Tutte Lemkow as Higgins
