Mr. Sardonicus (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1961, Mr. Sardonicus is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by William Castle, running about 90 minutes. “During the running of the film,the "Punishment Poll" lets YOU decide the fate of Mr. Sardonicus!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A search for a winning lottery ticket in his dead father's grave causes Sardonicus' face to freeze in a horrible grimace, until he forces a doctor to treat his affliction--with even more grotesque results! The audience gets an opportunity to vote--via the "Punishment Poll"--for the penalty Sardonicus must pay for his deeds...
Who’s in it. Mr. Sardonicus stars Ronald Lewis as Sir Robert Cargrave, Audrey Dalton as Maude Sardonicus, Oskar Homolka as Krull and Guy Rolfe as Baron Sardonicus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Mr. Sardonicus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Sardonicus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Sardonicus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Sardonicus (1961)?
- In US, Mr. Sardonicus is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mr. Sardonicus worth watching?
- Mr. Sardonicus holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Sardonicus?
- Mr. Sardonicus stars Ronald Lewis, Audrey Dalton, Oskar Homolka, Guy Rolfe and Vladimir Sokoloff.
- When was Mr. Sardonicus released?
- Mr. Sardonicus was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.