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The Hypnotist
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The Hypnotist

1957-07-29 · 89 min · ★ 5.3

Thriller · Crime

Culver is a psychiatrist who uses hypnotism to treat his patients. When Carpenter, a test pilot, comes to see him complaining of blackouts that make his job difficult, Culver tries to mesmerise him into killing his wife.

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Directors
Montgomery Tully
Production companies
Merton Park Studios
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul CarpenterPaul CarpenterVal Neal
Patricia RocPatricia RocMary Foster
Roland CulverRoland CulverDr. Francis Pelham
William HartnellWilliam HartnellInspector Ross
Gordon BoydDetective Sergeant Davis
Edgar DriverAtkins
Tom TannWang
Ellen PollockEllen PollockMiss Barbara Barton
Robert SansomSenior Test Flight Official
Martin WyldeckMartin WyldeckDr. Bradford
John SerretJohn SerretDr. Martin
Oliver JohnstonOliver JohnstonDr. Kenyon
Kay CallardKay CallardSusie

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