The Black Cat(1934)
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Overview
After a road accident in Hungary, the American honeymooners Joan and Peter and the enigmatic Dr. Werdegast find refuge in the house of the famed architect Hjalmar Poelzig, who shares a dark past with the doctor.
Director
Edgar G. Ulmer
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$96K
Revenue
$236K
Cast
Boris Karloff
as Hjalmar Poelzig
Bela Lugosi
as Dr. Vitus Werdegast
David Manners
as Peter Alison
Julie Bishop
as Joan Alison
Egon Brecher
as The Majordomo
Harry Cording
as Thamal
Lucille Lund
as Karen
Henry Armetta
as The Sergeant
Albert Conti
as The Lieutenant
John Carradine
as Cult Organist
John George
as Cultist (uncredited)
Albert Pollet
as Waiter (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1934
Runtime
1h 5m
Language
French
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$96K
Box Office
$236K
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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What is The Black Cat about?▼
After a road accident in Hungary, the American honeymooners Joan and Peter and the enigmatic Dr. Werdegast find refuge in the house of the famed architect Hjalmar Poelzig, who shares a dark past with the doctor.
Who directed The Black Cat?▼
The Black Cat was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer and released in 1934. It is a horror, thriller film.
How long is The Black Cat?▼
The Black Cat has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
Who stars in The Black Cat?▼
The cast of The Black Cat includes Boris Karloff as Hjalmar Poelzig, Bela Lugosi as Dr. Vitus Werdegast, David Manners as Peter Alison, Julie Bishop as Joan Alison, Egon Brecher as The Majordomo and more.
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