The Abominable Dr. Phibes(1971)
“Love means never having to say you're ugly.”
Overview
After a team of surgeons botches his beloved wife's operation, the distraught Dr. Phibes unleashes a score of Old-Testament atrocities on his enemies.
Director
Robert Fuest
Studio
American International Productions (England)
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Vincent Price
as Dr. Anton Phibes
Joseph Cotten
as Dr. Vesalius
Hugh Griffith
as Rabbi
Terry-Thomas
as Dr. Longstreet
Virginia North
as Vulnavia
Peter Jeffrey
as Inspector Trout
Derek Godfrey
as Crow
Norman Jones
as Sgt. Schenley
John Cater
as Superintendent Waverley
Aubrey Woods
as Goldsmith
John Laurie
as Darrow
Maurice Kaufmann
as Dr. Whitcombe
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
American International Productions (England)
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Where can I watch The Abominable Dr. Phibes?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971).
What is The Abominable Dr. Phibes about?▼
After a team of surgeons botches his beloved wife's operation, the distraught Dr. Phibes unleashes a score of Old-Testament atrocities on his enemies.
Who directed The Abominable Dr. Phibes?▼
The Abominable Dr. Phibes was directed by Robert Fuest and released in 1971. It is a horror, comedy film.
How long is The Abominable Dr. Phibes?▼
The Abominable Dr. Phibes has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in The Abominable Dr. Phibes?▼
The cast of The Abominable Dr. Phibes includes Vincent Price as Dr. Anton Phibes, Joseph Cotten as Dr. Vesalius, Hugh Griffith as Rabbi, Terry-Thomas as Dr. Longstreet, Virginia North as Vulnavia and more.
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