The Body Snatcher
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “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!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Boris KarloffJohn Gray
Bela LugosiJoseph
Henry DaniellDr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane
Edith AtwaterMeg Camden
Russell WadeDonald Fettes
Rita CordayMrs. Marsh
Sharyn MoffettGeorgina Marsh
Donna LeeStreet Singer
Ted BillingsTownsman (uncredited)
Bobby BurnsMourner (uncredited)🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Body Snatcher about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Body Snatcher?
- The Body Snatcher was directed by Robert Wise.
- When was The Body Snatcher released?
- The Body Snatcher was released on May 25, 1945.
- How long is The Body Snatcher?
- The Body Snatcher has a runtime of 1h 18m.
- Where can I track The Body Snatcher?
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