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The Body Snatcher
The Body Snatcher
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The Body Snatcher

1945
1h 18m
Horror
Thriller

Status

Released

Release

1945

Runtime

1h 18m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Rent

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Storyline

"GRAVES RAIDED! COFFINS ROBBED! CORPSES CARVED! MIDNIGHT MURDER! BODY BLACKMAIL! STALKING GHOULS! Mad Thrills of Terror And Macabre Mystery... –and don't blame us if you stay awake all night!"

Edinburgh, 1831. Among those who undertake the illegal trade of grave robbery is Gray, ostensibly a cab driver. Formerly a medical student convicted of grave robbery, Gray holds a grudge against Dr. MacFarlane who had escaped detection and punishment.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 18m
May 25, 1945
Languages
English
Director
Robert Wise
Robert Wise
Production
RKO Radio Pictures
RKO Radio Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

23 Cast Members

Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff

John Gray

Bela Lugosi

Bela Lugosi

Joseph

Henry Daniell

Henry Daniell

Dr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane

Edith Atwater

Edith Atwater

Meg Camden

Russell Wade

Russell Wade

Donald Fettes

Rita Corday

Rita Corday

Mrs. Marsh

Sharyn Moffett

Sharyn Moffett

Georgina Marsh

Donna Lee

Donna Lee

Street Singer

Ted Billings

Ted Billings

Townsman (uncredited)

Bobby Burns

Bobby Burns

Mourner (uncredited)

Robert Clarke

Robert Clarke

Richardson - Medical Student (uncredited)

Aina Constant

Maidservant (uncredited)

Mary Gordon

Mary Gordon

Mary McBride (uncredited)

Bobby Hale

Townsman (uncredited)

Carl Kent

Carl Kent

Gilchrist - Medical Student (uncredited)

Milton Kibbee

Milton Kibbee

Dan (uncredited)

Ethan Laidlaw

Ethan Laidlaw

Pub Patron (uncredited)

Kermit Maynard

Kermit Maynard

Townsman (uncredited)

Jim Moran

Angus - Horse Trader (uncredited)

Jack Welch

Boy (uncredited)

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