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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 10, 2008

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom, Hungary, Slovakia, France, Czech Republic

Production

Fonds Eurimages du Conseil de l'Europe,Eurofilm Stúdió,Lunar Films,Státní fond ČR pro podporu a rozvoj české kinematografie,J&J JAKUBISKO FILM EUROPE Production s.r.o.,J&J Jakubisko Film,Concorde Film Trust,Ministry of Culture of the Slovak Republic,Film and Music Entertainment

Cast

Anna Friel,Hana Vagnerová,Pavel Mádl,Bolek Polívka,Tim Preece,Jan Vlasák,Ester Honysová,Jiří Hajdyla,Marie Boková,Pál Bocsárszkyand 34 more

Director

Juraj Jakubisko

Writer

John Paul Chapple,Juraj Jakubisko

Producer

Thom Mount,Mike Downey,Deana Horváthová,Zorana Piggott

Cinematography

F. A. Brabec,Ján Ďuriš

Music

Simon Boswell,MAOK,Jan Jirásek

Budget

$17,610,801

Revenue

$7,005,528

IMDb

tt0469640