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The Body Snatcher (1945)

Overview

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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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murderblack and whitemedical researchgrave robbermedical studentmedical ethicsblackmailcadavermedical professionbody snatcher+5 more
Robert Wise

Director

Robert Wise

ReleasedMay 25, 1945
Runtime1h 18m
StatusReleased
Budget$125K
RKO Radio Pictures

Top Cast

Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff

John Gray

Bela Lugosi

Bela Lugosi

Joseph

Henry Daniell

Henry Daniell

Dr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane

Edith Atwater

Edith Atwater

Meg Camden

Russell Wade

Russell Wade

Donald Fettes

Rita Corday

Rita Corday

Mrs. Marsh

Sharyn Moffett

Sharyn Moffett

Georgina Marsh

Donna Lee

Donna Lee

Street Singer

Ted Billings

Ted Billings

Townsman (uncredited)

Bobby Burns

Bobby Burns

Mourner (uncredited)

Robert Clarke

Robert Clarke

Richardson - Medical Student (uncredited)

Mary Gordon

Mary Gordon

Mary McBride (uncredited)

Carl Kent

Carl Kent

Gilchrist - Medical Student (uncredited)

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