The Abominable Dr. Phibes
“Love means never having to say you're ugly.”
After a team of surgeons botches his beloved wife's operation, the distraught Dr. Phibes unleashes a score of Old-Testament atrocities on his enemies.
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About The Abominable Dr. Phibes
The Abominable Dr. Phibes is a 1971 English-language horror and comedy film directed by Robert Fuest. The cast is led by Vincent Price, Joseph Cotten, Hugh Griffith. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 300 ratings.
The Abominable Dr. Phibes was produced by American International Productions (England) and made in United Kingdom. It was released on April 1, 1971, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Robert Fuest
- Writers
- James Whiton, William Goldstein
- Release date
- April 1, 1971
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- American International Productions (England)
The Abominable Dr. Phibes cast & crew
The Abominable Dr. Phibes was directed by Robert Fuest and written by James Whiton and William Goldstein.
The cast features Vincent Price as Dr. Anton Phibes, Joseph Cotten as Dr. Vesalius, Hugh Griffith as Rabbi, Terry-Thomas as Dr. Longstreet, Virginia North as Vulnavia, and Peter Jeffrey as Inspector Trout.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Basil Kirchin, cinematography is by Norman Warwick, and it was produced by Samuel Z. Arkoff and Ronald Dunas.
Is The Abominable Dr. Phibes worth watching?
The Abominable Dr. Phibes holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 331 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and comedy, The Abominable Dr. Phibes is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Abominable Dr. Phibes
Vincent Price
Dr. Anton Phibes
Joseph Cotten
Dr. Vesalius
Hugh Griffith
Rabbi
Terry-Thomas
Dr. Longstreet
Virginia North
Vulnavia
Peter Jeffrey
Inspector Trout
Derek Godfrey
Crow
Norman Jones
Sgt. Schenley
John Cater
Superintendent Waverley
Aubrey Woods
Goldsmith
John Laurie
Darrow
Maurice Kaufmann
Dr. Whitcombe
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The Abominable Dr. Phibes — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Abominable Dr. Phibes in United States?
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▸What language is The Abominable Dr. Phibes in?
The Abominable Dr. Phibes is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Hebrew. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Abominable Dr. Phibes?
The Abominable Dr. Phibes runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is The Abominable Dr. Phibes rated?
The Abominable Dr. Phibes is rated PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 331 ratings.
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