Movie
The Flesh and the Fiends
1960NR1h 34m6.6 / 10
Coffins Looted! Cadavers Dissected!
Edinburgh surgeon Dr. Robert Knox requires cadavers for his research into the functioning of the human body; local ne'er-do-wells Burke and Hare find ways to provide him with fresh specimens...
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The Flesh and the Fiends opened in theaters January 24, 1961. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Edinburgh surgeon Dr. Robert Knox requires cadavers for his research into the functioning of the human body; local ne'er-do-wells Burke and Hare find ways to provide him with fresh specimens...
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Cast
Peter CushingDr. Robert Knox
Donald PleasenceWilliam Hare
George RoseWilliam Burke
June LaverickMartha Knox
Renée HoustonHelen Burke
Dermot WalshDr. Geoffrey Mitchell
Billie WhitelawMary Patterson
John CairneyChris JacksonCredits
- Directed by
- John Gilling
- Written by
- John Gilling, Leon Griffiths
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- Triad Productions
Themes
black and whitebody snatchersdylascopeexperimentsurgeon