

The Body Snatcher
1945-05-25 · 78 min · ★ 7.0
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 KarloffJohn Gray
Bela LugosiJoseph
Henry DaniellDr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane
Edith AtwaterMeg Camden
Russell WadeDonald Fettes
Rita CordayMrs. Marsh
Sharyn MoffettGeorgina Marsh
Donna LeeStreet Singer
Ted BillingsTownsman (uncredited)
Bobby BurnsMourner (uncredited)
Robert ClarkeRichardson - Medical Student (uncredited)
Mary GordonMary McBride (uncredited)
Carl KentGilchrist - Medical Student (uncredited)
Milton KibbeeDan (uncredited)
Ethan LaidlawPub Patron (uncredited)
Kermit MaynardTownsman (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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