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The Body Snatcher

The Body Snatcher

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 25, 1945

Runtime

1h 18m

Genres

Horror, Thriller

User Score

70%

Original Title

The Body Snatcher

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Director

Robert Wise

Budget

$125,000

Description

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.