Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
“MORE GHOULISH GLEE THAN WHEN THEY MET FRANKENSTEIN!”
Lost Caverns Hotel bellhop Freddie Phillips is suspected of murder. Swami Talpur tries to hypnotize Freddie into confessing, but Freddie is too stupid for the plot to work. Inspector Wellman uses Freddie to get the killer (and it isn't the Swami).
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About Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff is a 1949 English-language comedy, horror and mystery film directed by Charles Barton. The cast is led by Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Boris Karloff. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff was produced by Universal International Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 26, 1949, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Writers
- Hugh Wedlock Jr., Howard Snyder, John Grant
- Release date
- May 26, 1949
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- Universal International Pictures
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff cast & crew
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff was directed by Charles Barton and written by Hugh Wedlock Jr., Howard Snyder, and John Grant.
The cast features Bud Abbott as Casey Edwards, Lou Costello as Freddie Phillips, Boris Karloff as Swami Talpur, Lenore Aubert as Angela Gordon, Gar Moore as Jeff Wilson, and Donna Martell as Betty Crandall.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Milton Schwarzwald, cinematography is by Charles Van Enger, and it was produced by Robert Arthur.
Is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff worth watching?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 57 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, horror, and mystery, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
Bud Abbott
Casey Edwards
Lou Costello
Freddie Phillips
Boris Karloff
Swami Talpur
Lenore Aubert
Angela Gordon
Gar Moore
Jeff Wilson
Donna Martell
Betty Crandall
Alan Mowbray
Melton
James Flavin
Insp. Wellman
Roland Winters
T. Hanley Brooks
Nicholas Joy
Amos Strickland
Mikel Conrad
Sgt. Stone
Morgan Farley
Gregory Milford
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Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff in United States?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff in?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff runs 1 hours 24 minutes (84 minutes).
▸What is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff rated?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff is rated PG. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 57 ratings.
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