The Fall of the House of Usher

The Fall of the House of Usher

April 12, 1981

After a long journey, Alain arrives at the Usher mansion to visit his old friend, Roderick Usher. Upon arriving, however, he discovers that Roderick and his sister, Madeline, have been afflicted with a mysterious malady: Roderick's senses have become painfully acute, while Madeline has become nearly catatonic.

The Fall of the House of Usher

April 12, 1981

The Fall of the House of Usher
After a long journey, Alain arrives at the Usher mansion to visit his old friend, Roderick Usher. Upon arriving, however, he discovers that Roderick and his sister, Madeline, have been afflicted with a mysterious malady: Roderick's senses have become painfully acute, while Madeline has become nearly catatonic.
Producers FR3, Les Films du Triangle, Centro de Producción de Cortometraje, Corporación Mexicana de Radio y Televisión, TCV
Original title La chute de la maison Usher
Directors Alexandre Astruc
Writers Pierre Pelegri, Edgar Allan Poe

Cast

Fanny Ardant

as Madeline Usher

Mathieu Carrière

as Sir Roderick Usher

Pierre Clémenti

as Allan

Jacques Dacqmine

as Dr. Hawthorne