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The Body Snatcher

7.019451h 18mPGMovieHorrorThriller

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.

DirectorRobert Wise
WritersPhilip MacDonald·Val Lewton
ProducersVal Lewton·Jack J. Gross

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Cast · Directed by Robert Wise

BKBoris Karloff
Boris Karloff
John Gray
BLBela Lugosi
Bela Lugosi
Joseph
HDHenry Daniell
Henry Daniell
Dr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane
EAEdith Atwater
Edith Atwater
Meg Camden
RWRussell Wade
Russell Wade
Donald Fettes
RCRita Corday
Rita Corday
Mrs. Marsh
SMSharyn Moffett
Sharyn Moffett
Georgina Marsh
DLDonna Lee
Donna Lee
Street Singer
TBTed Billings
Ted Billings
Townsman (uncredited)
BBBobby Burns
Bobby Burns
Mourner (uncredited)
RCRobert Clarke
Robert Clarke
Richardson - Medical Student (uncredited)
AC
Aina Constant
Maidservant (uncredited)

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