Movie Description
Grip of the Strangler
(1958)Overview
A researcher investigating a notorious serial killer who was hanged 20 years earlier seemingly becomes possessed by the long dead strangler.
Featured Crew
- Director : Robert Day
- Producer : Richard Gordon,John Croydon
- Writer : Jan Read,John Croydon
- Editor : Peter Mayhew
- Cast : Boris Karloff,Jean Kent,Elizabeth Allan,Anthony Dawson,Vera Day,Tim Turner,Diane Aubrey,Max Brimmell,Leslie Perrins,Jessica Cairns,Dorothy Gordon,Desmond Roberts,Roy Russell,Derek Birch,Peggy Ann Clifford,John Fabian,Joan Elvin,Audrey Sykes,Marie Devereux
Cast
James Rankin
Cora Seth
Barbara Rankin
Supt. Burk
Pearl
Dr. Kenneth McColl
Lily Rankin
Newgate Prison Turnkey
Newgate Prison Governor
Asylum Maid
Hannah
Dr. Johnson
Medical Superintendent
Guyse Hospital Superintendent
Kate
Young Blood
Can-Can Girl
Laughing Lady at Hanging (uncredited)
Show Girl (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleGrip of the Strangler
Status Released
Release Information
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1958-05-11
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 18m
Production CompaniesAmalgamated Productions
Genres
- Horror
- Crime
- Mystery
- Thriller

















































