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Grip of the Strangler

Plot: A researcher investigating a notorious serial killer who was hanged 20 years earlier seemingly becomes possessed by the long dead strangler.
Release Date: Sunday, May 11 1958
65 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Boris KarloffBoris Karloff
Boris Karloff was
70 in Grip of the Strangler
as 'James Rankin'.
Mon, Nov 21 1887 –
Sun, Feb 02 1969
Portrait of Jean KentJean Kent
Jean Kent was
36 in Grip of the Strangler
as 'Cora Seth'.
Wed, Jun 29 1921 –
Sat, Nov 30 2013
Portrait of Elizabeth AllanElizabeth Allan
Elizabeth Allan was
48 in Grip of the Strangler
as 'Barbara Rankin'.
Sat, Apr 09 1910 –
Fri, Jul 27 1990
Portrait of Anthony DawsonAnthony Dawson
Anthony Dawson was
41 in Grip of the Strangler
as 'Supt. Burk'.
Wed, Oct 18 1916 –
Wed, Jan 08 1992
Portrait of Vera DayVera Day
Vera Day was
22 in Grip of the Strangler
as 'Pearl'.
Sun, Aug 04 1935
Portrait of Tim TurnerTim Turner
Tim Turner was
33 in Grip of the Strangler
as 'Dr. Kenneth McColl'.
Sun, Sep 07 1924 –
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Portrait of Diane AubreyDiane Aubrey
Diane Aubrey was
19 in Grip of the Strangler
as 'Lily Rankin'.
Sun, Jan 01 1939
Portrait of Max BrimmellMax Brimmell
Max Brimmell was
41 in Grip of the Strangler
as 'Newgate Prison Turnkey'.
Fri, Apr 27 1917 –
Mon, Feb 15 1993
Portrait of Leslie PerrinsLeslie Perrins
Leslie Perrins was
56 in Grip of the Strangler
as 'Newgate Prison Governor'.
Mon, Oct 07 1901 –
Thu, Dec 13 1962
Portrait of Jessica CairnsJessica Cairns
Jessica Cairns was
>> in Grip of the Strangler
as 'Asylum Maid'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dorothy GordonDorothy Gordon
Dorothy Gordon was
34 in Grip of the Strangler
as 'Hannah'.
Thu, Mar 13 1924 –
Thu, Apr 18 2013
Portrait of Desmond RobertsDesmond Roberts
Desmond Roberts was
64 in Grip of the Strangler
as 'Dr. Johnson'.
Mon, Feb 05 1894 –
Thu, Jan 11 1968
Portrait of Roy RussellRoy Russell
Roy Russell would have been no older than
>> in Grip of the Strangler
as 'Medical Superintendent'.
Unknown Birthday –
Mon, Jan 13 1958
Portrait of Derek BirchDerek Birch
Derek Birch was
>> in Grip of the Strangler
as 'Guyse Hospital Superintendent'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peggy Ann CliffordPeggy Ann Clifford
Peggy Ann Clifford was
37 in Grip of the Strangler
as 'Kate'.
Wed, Mar 23 1921 –
Mon, May 26 1986
Portrait of John FabianJohn Fabian
John Fabian was
30 in Grip of the Strangler
as 'Young Blood'.
Thu, May 19 1927 –
Wed, Apr 11 2012
Portrait of Joan ElvinJoan Elvin
Joan Elvin was
>> in Grip of the Strangler
as 'Can-Can Girl'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Audrey SykesAudrey Sykes
Audrey Sykes was
>> in Grip of the Strangler
as 'Laughing Lady at Hanging'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marie DevereuxMarie Devereux
Marie Devereux was
17 in Grip of the Strangler
as 'Minor Role'.
Wed, Nov 27 1940 –
Mon, Dec 30 2019

Crew

Portrait of Robert DayRobert Day
Director
Robert Day was
35 in Grip of the Strangler
Mon, Sep 11 1922 –
Fri, Mar 17 2017
Portrait of Lionel BanesLionel Banes
Director of Photography
Lionel Banes was
>> in Grip of the Strangler
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Douglas HickoxDouglas Hickox
Assistant Director
Douglas Hickox was
29 in Grip of the Strangler
Thu, Jan 10 1929 –
Mon, Jul 25 1988
Portrait of Jan ReadJan Read
Writer
Jan Read was
>> in Grip of the Strangler
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John CroydonJohn Croydon
Producer, Writer
John Croydon was
50 in Grip of the Strangler
Sun, Nov 03 1907
Portrait of Richard GordonRichard Gordon
Producer
Richard Gordon was
36 in Grip of the Strangler
Thu, Sep 15 1921
Portrait of Richard GordonRichard Gordon
Executive Producer
Richard Gordon was
>> in Grip of the Strangler
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter MayhewPeter Mayhew
Editor
Peter Mayhew was
>> in Grip of the Strangler
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Terry PoultonTerry Poulton
Sound Editor
Terry Poulton was
>> in Grip of the Strangler
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Buxton OrrBuxton Orr
Original Music Composer
Buxton Orr was
>> in Grip of the Strangler
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ronald KinnochRonald Kinnoch
Production Manager
Ronald Kinnoch was
47 in Grip of the Strangler
Sat, Jun 11 1910 –
Wed, Nov 22 1995
Portrait of H.C. PearsonH.C. Pearson
Sound
H.C. Pearson was
50 in Grip of the Strangler
Sat, Aug 17 1907 –
Wed, May 01 2002
Portrait of Barbara BarnardBarbara Barnard
Hairstylist
Barbara Barnard was
>> in Grip of the Strangler
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Les BowieLes Bowie
Special Effects
Les Bowie was
>> in Grip of the Strangler
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jim HydesJim Hydes
Makeup Artist
Jim Hydes was
>> in Grip of the Strangler
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anna DuseAnna Duse
Costume Supervisor
Anna Duse was
49 in Grip of the Strangler
Fri, Jul 24 1908 –
Sun, Mar 22 1992
Portrait of John ElphickJohn Elphick
Set Designer
John Elphick was
54 in Grip of the Strangler
Wed, Aug 12 1903
Portrait of Leo RogersLeo Rogers
Camera Operator
Leo Rogers was
>> in Grip of the Strangler
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hazel SwiftHazel Swift
Script Supervisor
Hazel Swift was
>> in Grip of the Strangler
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frederick LewisFrederick Lewis
Conductor
Frederick Lewis was
47 in Grip of the Strangler
Sun, Jan 01 1911