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The Body Snatcher (1945)
Directed by Robert Wise
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Overview
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.
Rated NR | Length 78 minutes
Actors
Boris Karloff | Bela Lugosi | Henry Daniell | Edith Atwater | Russell Wade | Rita Corday | Sharyn Moffett | Donna Lee | Ted Billings | Robert Clarke | Mary Gordon | Milton Kibbee | Bill Williams | Bobby Burns | Aina Constant | Carl Kent | Ethan Laidlaw | Jim Moran | Larry Wheat
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2011 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 5.5 stars |
| (Average) 5.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
A curious picture from an amazing (and amazingly prolific) director. Robert Wise has directed some iconic movies in his time: The Day The Earth Stood Still, West Side Story, The Sound of Music, The Andromeda Strain, Audry Rose!
This isn’t one of them. It is however, a serviceable drama and Boris Karloff turns in a creepily effective role as John Cray, the titular body snatcher.
Bela Lugosi also has a minor role here, but it’s throwaway stuff, sadly.
Watch for Karloff and some sinister cinematography, but don’t expect too much.
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