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The Diabolical Dr. Z
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The Diabolical Dr. Z

1966-08-01 · 86 min · ★ 5.8

Horror · Science Fiction

A woman seeks to avenge her father's death using a local dancer, with long poisonous fingernails, to do her bidding.

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Directors
Jesús Franco
Production companies
Ciné-Alliance, Hesperia Films, Spéva Films
Countries
Spain, France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Estella BlainEstella BlainNadja / Miss Muerte
Mabel KarrMabel KarrIrma Zimmer
Fernando MontesDr. Phillippe Brighthouse
Howard VernonHoward VernonDr. Vicas
Guy MairesseHans Bergen
Antonio Jiménez EscribanoAntonio Jiménez EscribanoDr. Zimmer
Marcelo Arroita-JáureguiMarcelo Arroita-JáureguiDr. Moroni
Cris HuertaCris HuertaDr. Kallman
Lucía PradoLucía PradoBarbara Albert
Jesús FrancoJesús FrancoInspector Tanner
Daniel WhiteDaniel WhiteInspector Green
Ángela TamayoÁngela TamayoJuliana
Alberto BourbónPoliceman
Francisco CamoirasFrancisco CamoirasFisherman (uncredited)
Mer CasasMrs. Moroni (uncredited)
Rafael HernándezRafael HernándezAssistant to Inspector Green (uncredited)
José María PradaJosé María PradaPoliceman (uncredited)
Javier de RiveraJavier de RiveraNotary (uncredited)
Vicente RocaVicente RocaPolice Doctor (uncredited)

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