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The Man Who Haunted Himself
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The Man Who Haunted Himself

1970-09-17 · 88 min · ★ 6.1

Thriller · Drama

Executive Harold Pelham suffers a serious accident after which he faces the shadow of death. When, against all odds, he miraculously recovers, he discovers that his life does not belong to him anymore.

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Directors
Basil Dearden
Production companies
Excalibur Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 525,497

Top Cast

Roger MooreRoger MooreHarold Pelham
Anton RodgersAnton RodgersTony Alexander
Olga Georges-PicotOlga Georges-PicotJulia Anderson
Freddie JonesFreddie JonesDr. Harris
Hugh MackenzieJames Pelham
Kevork MalikyanKevork MalikyanLuigi
Thorley WaltersThorley WaltersFrank Bellamy
Ruth TrouncerRuth TrouncerMiss Bird
Hildegard NeilHildegard NeilEve Pelham
John WelshJohn WelshSir Charles Freeman
Edward ChapmanEdward ChapmanBarton
Laurence HardyLaurence HardyMason
Charles Lloyd PackCharles Lloyd PackJameson
Gerald SimGerald SimMorrison
Aubrey RichardsAubrey RichardsResearch Scientist
Anthony NichollsAnthony NichollsSir Arthur Richardson
John CarsonJohn CarsonAshton
John DawsonBarber
Alastair MackenzieMichael
James PayneTaxi Driver (uncredited)

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