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The Body Snatcher (1945)

GRAVES RAIDED! COFFINS ROBBED! CORPSES CARVED! MIDNIGHT MURDER! BODY BLACKMAIL! STALKING GHOULS! Mad Thrills of Terror And Macabre Mystery... –and don't blame us if you stay awake all night!

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Released May 25, 1945Runtime 1h 18mDirector Robert Wise

Edinburgh, 1831. Among those who undertake the illegal trade of grave robbery is Gray, ostensibly a cab driver. Formerly a medical student convicted of grave robbery, Gray holds a grudge against Dr. MacFarlane who had escaped detection and punishment.

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Cast of The Body Snatcher

Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff

John Gray
Bela Lugosi

Bela Lugosi

Joseph
Henry Daniell

Henry Daniell

Dr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane
Edith Atwater

Edith Atwater

Meg Camden
Russell Wade

Russell Wade

Donald Fettes
Rita Corday

Rita Corday

Mrs. Marsh
Sharyn Moffett

Sharyn Moffett

Georgina Marsh
Donna Lee

Donna Lee

Street Singer
Ted Billings

Ted Billings

Townsman (uncredited)
Bobby Burns

Bobby Burns

Mourner (uncredited)
Robert Clarke

Robert Clarke

Richardson - Medical Student (uncredited)
Mary Gordon

Mary Gordon

Mary McBride (uncredited)

About The Body Snatcher

Where can I watch The Body Snatcher?

The Body Snatcher is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.

Who stars in The Body Snatcher?

The Body Snatcher stars Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Henry Daniell, Edith Atwater, Russell Wade.

Who directed The Body Snatcher?

The Body Snatcher was directed by Robert Wise.

How long is The Body Snatcher?

The Body Snatcher has a runtime of 1h 18m.

What is The Body Snatcher about?

Edinburgh, 1831. Among those who undertake the illegal trade of grave robbery is Gray, ostensibly a cab driver. Formerly a medical student convicted of grave robbery, Gray holds a grudge against Dr. MacFarlane who had escaped detection and punishment.