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The Body Snatcher (1945)

NR · 1945-05-25 · 1h 18m · EN
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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!

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.

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Robert WiseDirector
Budget
$125K

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Boris KarloffBoris KarloffJohn GrayBela LugosiBela LugosiJosephHenry DaniellHenry DaniellDr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlaneEdith AtwaterEdith AtwaterMeg CamdenRussell WadeRussell WadeDonald FettesRita CordayRita CordayMrs. MarshSharyn MoffettSharyn MoffettGeorgina MarshDonna LeeDonna LeeStreet SingerTed BillingsTed BillingsTownsman (uncredited)Robert ClarkeRobert ClarkeRichardson a Medical Student (uncredited)Mary GordonMary GordonMary McBride (uncredited)Milton KibbeeMilton KibbeeDan (uncredited)

Keywords

MurderBlackmailMedical researchDissectionBody snatchingMedical studentEdinburgh, scotlandCadaverMedical ethicsMedical professionGrave robberMedical educationBody snatcherBurkingChild in distress

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · HorrorTheme affinityMurder · Blackmail · Medical ResearchPacingShortDirector preference165020Actor preference323784 · 67592 · 252738Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about The Body Snatcher

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.

How long is The Body Snatcher?

The Body Snatcher has a runtime of 78 minutes.