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The Man with Nine Lives
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The Man with Nine Lives

1940-04-18 · 74 min · ★ 6.3

Science Fiction · Horror

Dr. Leon Kravaal develops a potential cure for cancer, which involves freezing the patient. But an experiment goes awry when authorities believe Kravaal has killed a patient. Kravaal freezes the officials, along with himself. Years later, they are discovered and revived in hopes that Kravaal can indeed complete his cure. But human greed and weakness compound to disrupt the project.

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Directors
Nick Grindé
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Boris KarloffBoris KarloffDr. Leon Kravaal
Roger PryorRoger PryorDr. Tim Mason
Jo Ann SayersJo Ann SayersNurse Judith Blair
Stanley BrownStanley BrownBob Adams
John DilsonJohn DilsonJohn Hawthorne
Hal TaliaferroHal TaliaferroSheriff Stanton
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerDr. Bassett
Charles TrowbridgeCharles TrowbridgeDr. Harvey
Ernie AdamsErnie AdamsPete Daggett
Minta DurfeeMinta DurfeeFrozen Therapy Patient (uncredited)
Charles MillerDoctor Spectator Explaining Procedure (uncredited)
Eddie DewEddie DewDoctor Spectator Listening to Explanation (uncredited)
James ConatyDoctor Spectator (uncredited)
Wedgwood NowellWedgwood NowellDoctor Spectator (uncredited)
Cyril RingCyril RingDoctor Spectator (uncredited)
William MarionDoctor Spectator (uncredited)
Landers StevensLanders StevensDoctor Spectator (uncredited)
Ivan MillerIvan MillerSheriff Haley (uncredited)
Bruce BennettBruce BennettState Trooper (uncredited)
Charles HaltonCharles HaltonDoctor in Front Row in Final Scene (uncredited)

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