Grip of the Strangler(1958)
“KING OF THE MONSTERS! KARLOFF IN HIS NEW HORROR HIT!”
Overview
A researcher investigating a notorious serial killer who was hanged 20 years earlier seemingly becomes possessed by the long dead strangler.
Director
Robert Day
Studio
Amalgamated Productions
Cast
Boris Karloff
as James Rankin
Jean Kent
as Cora Seth
Elizabeth Allan
as Barbara Rankin
Anthony Dawson
as Supt. Burk
Vera Day
as Pearl
Tim Turner
as Dr. Kenneth McColl
Diane Aubrey
as Lily Rankin
Max Brimmell
as Newgate Prison Turnkey
Leslie Perrins
as Newgate Prison Governor
Jessica Cairns
as Asylum Maid
Dorothy Gordon
as Hannah
Desmond Roberts
as Dr. Johnson
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1958
Runtime
1h 18m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Production Companies
Amalgamated Productions
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Where can I watch Grip of the Strangler?▼
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What is Grip of the Strangler about?▼
A researcher investigating a notorious serial killer who was hanged 20 years earlier seemingly becomes possessed by the long dead strangler.
Who directed Grip of the Strangler?▼
Grip of the Strangler was directed by Robert Day and released in 1958. It is a horror, crime, mystery, thriller film.
How long is Grip of the Strangler?▼
Grip of the Strangler has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
Who stars in Grip of the Strangler?▼
The cast of Grip of the Strangler includes Boris Karloff as James Rankin, Jean Kent as Cora Seth, Elizabeth Allan as Barbara Rankin, Anthony Dawson as Supt. Burk, Vera Day as Pearl and more.
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