Hugh Burden, born in 1913, was an English actor known for his compelling performances in cult cinema. He appears in Blood from the Mummy's Tomb (1971), where he delivers a memorable portrayal that enhances the film's eerie atmosphere. Burden also features in The House in Nightmare Park (1973), contributing to the film's blend of horror and dark comedy. His extensive background in theatre and television, including notable roles in London's West End, laid the groundwork for his impactful performances in genre films like The Best House in London (1969) and The Statue (1971), solidifying his place in the realm of cult cinema.
The Statue
Bolt, a British linguist, develops a universal language, so he's a sudden sensation and receives a Nobel prize. An ambitious diplomat, capitalizing on Bolt's celebrity, arranges for the U.S. to commission a statue for a London square to honor Bolt's achievement. Bolt's Italian wife, a renowned artist, sculpts an 18-foot nude of Bolt. In a pique, because he's neglected her for years to do his work, she gives the statue a spectacular phallus, telling Bolt that he wasn't its model. Thinking he's a cuckold, Bolt goes on a jealous search for a man matching the statue. The diplomat, too, wants changes in the statue to protect his conservative image. Can art and love reconcile?
