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Hands of the Ripper
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Hands of the Ripper

1971-10-17 · 85 min · ★ 6.1

Horror · Thriller

A series of murders occur that mirror those committed by the Whitechapel Ripper. Through his experiments with psychoanalysis Dr Pritchard discovers a deadly violence in one of his young female patients. As he delves into the recesses of her mind he uncovers that Anna is possessed by her dead father's spirit, willing her to commit acts of gruesome savagery over which she has no control. But the most chilling revelation of all is the identity of her father: Jack the Ripper himself.

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Directors
Peter Sasdy
Production companies
Hammer Film Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Eric PorterEric PorterDr. John Pritchard
Angharad ReesAngharad ReesAnna
Jane MerrowJane MerrowLaura
Keith BellMichael
Derek GodfreyDerek GodfreyDysart
Dora BryanDora BryanMrs. Golding
Marjorie RhodesMarjorie RhodesMrs. Bryant
Barry LoweMr. Wilson
Lynda BaronLynda BaronLong Liz
Marjie LawrenceDolly
Norman BirdNorman BirdPolice Inspector
Margaret RawlingsMargaret RawlingsMadame Bullard
Elizabeth MacLennanMrs. Wilson
A. J. BrownA. J. BrownRev Anderson
April WildingCatherine
Anne Clune1st Cell Whore

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