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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!”
6.7 / 10• 1939• 1h 4m•NR• English
Science FictionHorrorCrime
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Boris Karloff
Dr. Henryk Savaard
Lead
Lorna Gray
Janet Savaard
Robert Wilcox
'Scoop' Foley
Roger Pryor
District Attorney Drake
Don Beddoe
Lieutenant Shane
Ann Doran
Betty Crawford
Joe De Stefani
Dr. Stoddard
Charles Trowbridge
Judge Bowman
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nick Grindé's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Man They Could Not Hang is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
