The Man They Could Not Hang
"TRANSFORMED BY THE HANGMAN'S NOOSE... from a doctor serving humanity, into a demon filled with hate and terrorizing blood-lust!"
Originally released in 1939. The Man They Could Not Hang is a science fiction/horror film. directed by Nick Grindé. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Boris Karloff, Lorna Gray, and Robert Wilcox
Synopsis
Dr. Henryk Savaard is a scientist working on experiments to restore life to the dead. When he is unjustly hanged for murder, he is brought back to life by his trusted assistant. Re-animated he turns decidedly nasty and sets about murdering the jury that convicted him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 17, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 4m
64 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (46 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Boris Karloff
as Dr. Henryk Savaard
Lorna Gray
as Janet Savaard
Robert Wilcox
as 'Scoop' Foley
Roger Pryor
as District Attorney Drake
Don Beddoe
as Lieutenant Shane
Ann Doran
as Betty Crawford
Joe De Stefani
as Dr. Stoddard
Charles Trowbridge
as Judge Bowman
Byron Foulger
as Lang
Dick Curtis
as Jury Foreman Clifford Kearney
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Man They Could Not Hang about?
Dr. Henryk Savaard is a scientist working on experiments to restore life to the dead. When he is unjustly hanged for murder, he is brought back to life by his trusted assistant. Re-animated he turn...
Who directed The Man They Could Not Hang?
The Man They Could Not Hang was directed by Nick Grindé.
How long is The Man They Could Not Hang?
The Man They Could Not Hang has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).
When was The Man They Could Not Hang released?
The Man They Could Not Hang was released on August 17, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Man They Could Not Hang?
The main cast of The Man They Could Not Hang includes Boris Karloff, Lorna Gray, Robert Wilcox, Roger Pryor, Don Beddoe.