

The Doctor and the Devils
1985-10-04 · 93 min · ★ 6.3
In Victorian England, graverobbers supply a wealthy doctor with bodies to research anatomy on, but greed causes them to seek an easier means of getting the job done.
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- Directors
- Freddie Francis
- Production companies
- Brooksfilms, 20th Century Fox
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 147,070
Top Cast
Timothy DaltonDoctor Thomas Rock
Jonathan PryceRobert Fallon
TwiggyJennie Bailey
Julian SandsDr. Murray
Stephen ReaTimothy Broom
Phyllis LoganElizabeth Rock
Patrick StewartProf. Macklin
Phil DavisBilly Bedlam
Philip JacksonAndrew Merry-Lees
Beryl ReidMrs. Flynn
Siân PhillipsAnnabella Rock
Lewis FianderDr. Thornton
David BamberCronin
Danny SchillerPraying Howard
Merelina KendallMrs Webb
Dermot CrowleyMr WebbTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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