Movielogr
The Flesh and the Fiends (1960)
Directed by John Gilling
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Edinburgh surgeon Dr. Robert Knox requires cadavers for his research into the functioning of the human body; local ne’er-do-wells Burke and Hare find ways to provide him with fresh specimens…
Rated NR | Length 94 minutes
Actors
Peter Cushing | Donald Pleasence | George Rose | June Laverick | Renée Houston | Dermot Walsh | Billie Whitelaw | John Cairney | Melvyn Hayes | June Powell | Andrew Faulds | Philip Leaver | George Woodbridge | Garard Green | Esma Cannon | George Bishop | Beckett Bould | George Street | Michael Balfour | Steven Scott | Raf De La Torre | Marita Constantinou
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2025 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
Didn’t realize this was the Burke and Hare story. Still would’ve watched for Cushing and Pleasence but generally not a fan of the movie adaptations of that true crime.
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