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Bride of the Gorilla
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Bride of the Gorilla

1951-10-01 · 70 min · ★ 4.8

Horror

In a remote South American rubber plantation, overseer Barney Chavez kills his employer, Klaas Van Gelder. Witnessed by a local native witch/maid, Barney is placed under a voodoo curse. He marries his boss's widow, Dina Van Gelder, but begins transforming nightly into a demon gorilla. Police Commissioner Taro and local physician Dr. Viet investigate a series of animal killings and close in on Barney.

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Directors
Curt Siodmak
Production companies
Jack Broder Productions Inc.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Raymond BurrRaymond BurrBarney Chavez
Barbara PaytonBarbara PaytonDina Van Gleder
Lon Chaney Jr.Lon Chaney Jr.Commissioner Taro
Tom ConwayTom ConwayDr. Viet
Paul CavanaghPaul CavanaghKlaas Van Gelder
Gisela WerbisekAl-Long
Carol VargaCarol VargaLarina
Paul MaxeyPaul MaxeyVan Heusen
Woody StrodeWoody StrodeNedo
Martín GarralagaMartín GarralagaNative
Felippa RockStella Van Heusen
Moyna MacGillMoyna MacGillMme. Van Heusen
Steve CalvertGorilla (uncredited)
Art FelixNative (uncredited)
Augie GomezNative (uncredited)
Tony UrchelNative (uncredited)

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