The Bat(1959)
“When it flies... someone dies!”
Overview
Mystery writer Cornelia Van Gorder has rented a country house called "The Oaks", which not long ago was the scene of some murders committed by a strange and violent criminal known as "The Bat". Meanwhile, the house's owner, bank president John Fleming, has recently embezzled one million dollars in securities and has hidden the proceeds in the house, but is killed before he can retrieve it.
Director
Crane Wilbur
Studio
Liberty Pictures
Cast
Vincent Price
as Dr. Malcolm Wells
Agnes Moorehead
as Cornelia van Gorder
Gavin Gordon
as Lt. Andy Anderson
John Sutton
as Warner, the Chauffeur
Lenita Lane
as Lizzie Allen
Elaine Edwards
as Dale Bailey
Darla Hood
as Judy Hollander
John Bryant
as Mark Fleming
Harvey Stephens
as John Fleming
Mike Steele
as Victor Bailey
Riza Royce
as Jane Patterson
Robert B. Williams
as Detective Davenport
Where to Watch
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YouTube TV
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1959
Runtime
1h 20m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Production Companies
Liberty Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bat?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Bat (1959).
What is The Bat about?▼
Mystery writer Cornelia Van Gorder has rented a country house called "The Oaks", which not long ago was the scene of some murders committed by a strange and violent criminal known as "The Bat". Meanwhile, the house's owner, bank president John Fleming, has recently embezzled one million dollars in securities and has hidden the proceeds in the house, but is killed before he can retrieve it.
Who directed The Bat?▼
The Bat was directed by Crane Wilbur and released in 1959. It is a horror, mystery, thriller, crime film.
How long is The Bat?▼
The Bat has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
Who stars in The Bat?▼
The cast of The Bat includes Vincent Price as Dr. Malcolm Wells, Agnes Moorehead as Cornelia van Gorder, Gavin Gordon as Lt. Andy Anderson, John Sutton as Warner, the Chauffeur, Lenita Lane as Lizzie Allen and more.
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