Movie Description
The Body Snatcher
(1945)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Robert Wise
- Producer : Val Lewton
- Editor : J.R. Whittredge
- Cast : Boris Karloff,Bela Lugosi,Henry Daniell,Edith Atwater,Russell Wade,Rita Corday,Sharyn Moffett,Donna Lee,Ted Billings,Bobby Burns,Robert Clarke,Aina Constant,Mary Gordon,Bobby Hale,Carl Kent,Milton Kibbee,Ethan Laidlaw,Kermit Maynard,Jim Moran,Jack Welch,Larry Wheat,Blackie Whiteford,Bill Williams
Cast
John Gray
Joseph
Dr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane
Meg Camden
Donald Fettes
Mrs. Marsh
Georgina Marsh
Street Singer
Townsman (uncredited)
Mourner (uncredited)
Richardson - Medical Student (uncredited)
Maidservant (uncredited)
Mary McBride (uncredited)
Townsman (uncredited)
Gilchrist - Medical Student (uncredited)
Dan (uncredited)
Pub Patron (uncredited)
Townsman (uncredited)
Angus - Horse Trader (uncredited)
Boy (uncredited)
Salesman (uncredited)
Townsman (uncredited)
Survis - Medical Student (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Body Snatcher
Status Released
Release Information
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1945-05-25
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 18m
Budget₹ 125000
Production CompaniesRKO Radio Pictures
Genres
- Horror
- Thriller
