Burke & Hare (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1972, Burke & Hare is a comedy, horror and history film directed by Vernon Sewell, running about 91 minutes. “The pimps and the prostitutes and the body-snatchers. The brothels and dens of iniquity.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two men go into business supplying medical colleges with cadavers by robbing graves.
Who’s in it. Burke & Hare stars Harry Andrews as Dr. Knox, Glynn Edwards as Hare, Yootha Joyce as Mrs. Hare and Françoise Pascal as Marie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Burke & Hare has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burke & Hare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burke & Hare tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burke & Hare (1972)?
- In US, Burke & Hare is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Burke & Hare worth watching?
- Burke & Hare holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Burke & Hare?
- Burke & Hare stars Harry Andrews, Glynn Edwards, Yootha Joyce, Françoise Pascal and Yutte Stensgaard.
- When was Burke & Hare released?
- Burke & Hare was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.