Greta, the Mad Butcher
1977
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Synopsis
A young woman feigns illness in order to infiltrate a mental hospital, where she investigates the disappearance of her sister, a former patient. Meanwhile, the hospital warden and her attendants abuse and torture their charges, forcing them to star in cheap skinflicks.
Key facts
Cast
Dyanne Thorne, Tania Busselier, Lina Romay, Eric Falk, Angela Ritschard, Howard Maurer, Esther Studer, Peggy Markoff
Original language
German
First release
January 21, 1977 (Germany)
Crew
Screenplay
Erwin C. Dietrich, Jesús Franco
Producer
Erwin C. Dietrich
Cinematography
Ruedi Küttel
Music
Walter Baumgartner
Trailer
Stills
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Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Germany | January 21, 1977 |
| Theatrical | Canada | June 1, 1977 |
| Theatrical | Japan | October 29, 1977 |
| Theatrical | United States | February 1, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | March 6, 1984 |
| Classification | Germany | 18 |
| Classification | United States | NC-17 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United States | May 26, 2026 |
Full credits
| Director | Jesús Franco |
| Cast | Dyanne Thorne (Greta), Tania Busselier (Abbie Phillips), Lina Romay (Juana), Eric Falk (Pablo Rego), Angela Ritschard (Rosa Phillips), Howard Maurer (Governor), Esther Studer (No. 24), Peggy Markoff (No. 14), Esther Moser (No. 18), Jesús Franco (Dr. Milton Arcos (as Jess Franco)), Dagmar Bürger (No. 9), Lorli Bucher (Wardress), Sandra L. Brennan, Alex Exler, Karl Gysling (Prisoner), Roman Huber (Prisoner), Mike Lederer (Prisoner), Sigad Sharaf (No. 20) |
| Screenplay | Erwin C. Dietrich, Jesús Franco |
| Producer | Erwin C. Dietrich |
| Cinematography | Ruedi Küttel |
| Music | Walter Baumgartner |
Additional data: TMDB.
