The Body Snatcher (1945)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $125,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 8.331 |
Directed By
Robert Wise
Crew
Robert Wise
Philip MacDonald
Val Lewton
Val Lewton
Jack J. Gross
Roy Webb
Robert De Grasse
J.R. Whittredge
Albert S. D'Agostino
Walter E. Keller
Darrell Silvera
John Sturtevant
Renié
Mel Berns
Bailey Fesler
C. Bakaleinikoff
Harry Scott
Terry Kellum
Robert Louis Stevenson
Charles Burke
TOP CAST
Boris Karloff
John Gray
Bela Lugosi
Joseph
Henry Daniell
Dr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane
Edith Atwater
Meg Camden
Russell Wade
Donald Fettes
Rita Corday
Mrs. Marsh
Sharyn Moffett
Georgina Marsh
Donna Lee
Street Singer
Ted Billings
Townsman (uncredited)
Robert Clarke
Richardson a Medical Student (uncredited)
Mary Gordon
Mary McBride (uncredited)
Milton Kibbee
Dan (uncredited)
Bill Williams
Survis, Medical Student
Jim Moran
Angus - Horse Trader (uncredited)
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