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The Body Snatcher
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The Body Snatcher

1945-05-25 · 78 min · ★ 7.0

Horror · Thriller

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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Directors
Robert Wise
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 125,000

Top Cast

Boris KarloffBoris KarloffJohn Gray
Bela LugosiBela LugosiJoseph
Henry DaniellHenry DaniellDr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane
Edith AtwaterEdith AtwaterMeg Camden
Russell WadeRussell WadeDonald Fettes
Rita CordayRita CordayMrs. Marsh
Sharyn MoffettSharyn MoffettGeorgina Marsh
Donna LeeDonna LeeStreet Singer
Ted BillingsTed BillingsTownsman (uncredited)
Bobby BurnsBobby BurnsMourner (uncredited)
Robert ClarkeRobert ClarkeRichardson - Medical Student (uncredited)
Aina ConstantMaidservant (uncredited)
Mary GordonMary GordonMary McBride (uncredited)
Bobby HaleTownsman (uncredited)
Carl KentCarl KentGilchrist - Medical Student (uncredited)
Milton KibbeeMilton KibbeeDan (uncredited)
Ethan LaidlawEthan LaidlawPub Patron (uncredited)
Kermit MaynardKermit MaynardTownsman (uncredited)
Jim MoranAngus - Horse Trader (uncredited)
Jack WelchBoy (uncredited)

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