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The Body Snatcher (1945)

Movie"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!"
Audience Score
70
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NR 1 hr 18 minMay 25th, 1945Horror, Thriller
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.
StarringBoris KarloffBela LugosiHenry Daniell
DirectorRobert Wise

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:May 25th, 1945
Movie Budget:$125,000
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Jack J. Gross
Production Companies:RKO Radio Pictures
Movie Tags:
murderblackmailmedical studentmedical researchedinburgh, scotlandgrave robbermedical professioncadaverdissectionbody snatching