Hands of the Ripper(1971)
“The hands of Jack the Ripper live again...”
Overview
A series of murders occur that mirror those committed by the Whitechapel Ripper. Through his experiments with psychoanalysis Dr Pritchard discovers a deadly violence in one of his young female patients. As he delves into the recesses of her mind he uncovers that Anna is possessed by her dead father's spirit, willing her to commit acts of gruesome savagery over which she has no control. But the most chilling revelation of all is the identity of her father: Jack the Ripper himself.
Director
Peter Sasdy
Studio
Hammer Film Productions
Cast
Eric Porter
as Dr. John Pritchard
Angharad Rees
as Anna
Jane Merrow
as Laura
Keith Bell
as Michael
Derek Godfrey
as Dysart
Dora Bryan
as Mrs. Golding
Marjorie Rhodes
as Mrs. Bryant
Barry Lowe
as Mr. Wilson
Lynda Baron
as Long Liz
Marjie Lawrence
as Dolly
Norman Bird
as Police Inspector
Margaret Rawlings
as Madame Bullard
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Production Companies
Hammer Film Productions
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Where can I watch Hands of the Ripper?▼
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What is Hands of the Ripper about?▼
A series of murders occur that mirror those committed by the Whitechapel Ripper. Through his experiments with psychoanalysis Dr Pritchard discovers a deadly violence in one of his young female patients. As he delves into the recesses of her mind he uncovers that Anna is possessed by her dead father's spirit, willing her to commit acts of gruesome savagery over which she has no control. But the most chilling revelation of all is the identity of her father: Jack the Ripper himself.
Who directed Hands of the Ripper?▼
Hands of the Ripper was directed by Peter Sasdy and released in 1971. It is a horror, thriller film.
How long is Hands of the Ripper?▼
Hands of the Ripper has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
Who stars in Hands of the Ripper?▼
The cast of Hands of the Ripper includes Eric Porter as Dr. John Pritchard, Angharad Rees as Anna, Jane Merrow as Laura, Keith Bell as Michael, Derek Godfrey as Dysart and more.
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