

The Hypnotist
1957-07-29 · 89 min · ★ 5.3
Culver is a psychiatrist who uses hypnotism to treat his patients. When Carpenter, a test pilot, comes to see him complaining of blackouts that make his job difficult, Culver tries to mesmerise him into killing his wife.
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- Directors
- Montgomery Tully
- Production companies
- Merton Park Studios
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Paul CarpenterVal Neal
Patricia RocMary Foster
Roland CulverDr. Francis Pelham
William HartnellInspector Ross
Ellen PollockMiss Barbara Barton
Martin WyldeckDr. Bradford
John SerretDr. Martin
Oliver JohnstonDr. Kenyon
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