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Grip of the Strangler
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Grip of the Strangler

1958-05-11 · 78 min · ★ 6.0

Horror · Crime · Mystery · Thriller

A researcher investigating a notorious serial killer who was hanged 20 years earlier seemingly becomes possessed by the long dead strangler.

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Directors
Robert Day
Production companies
Amalgamated Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Boris KarloffBoris KarloffJames Rankin
Jean KentJean KentCora Seth
Elizabeth AllanElizabeth AllanBarbara Rankin
Anthony DawsonAnthony DawsonSupt. Burk
Vera DayVera DayPearl
Tim TurnerTim TurnerDr. Kenneth McColl
Diane AubreyLily Rankin
Max BrimmellNewgate Prison Turnkey
Leslie PerrinsLeslie PerrinsNewgate Prison Governor
Jessica CairnsAsylum Maid
Dorothy GordonDorothy GordonHannah
Desmond RobertsDesmond RobertsDr. Johnson
Roy RussellMedical Superintendent
Derek BirchDerek BirchGuyse Hospital Superintendent
Peggy Ann CliffordKate
John FabianJohn FabianYoung Blood
Joan ElvinCan-Can Girl
Audrey SykesLaughing Lady at Hanging (uncredited)
Marie DevereuxMarie DevereuxShow Girl (uncredited)

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