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!”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About The Man They Could Not Hang
The Man They Could Not Hang is a 1939 English-language science fiction, horror and crime film directed by Nick Grindé. The cast is led by Boris Karloff, Lorna Gray, Robert Wilcox. It has a runtime of 1h 4m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Man They Could Not Hang was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 17, 1939, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Nick Grindé
- Writers
- Karl Brown, Leslie T. White, George Wallace Sayre
- Release date
- August 17, 1939
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
The Man They Could Not Hang cast & crew
The Man They Could Not Hang was directed by Nick Grindé and written by Karl Brown, Leslie T. White, and George Wallace Sayre.
The cast features 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, and Ann Doran as Betty Crawford.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Benjamin H. Kline and it was produced by Wallace MacDonald.
Is The Man They Could Not Hang worth watching?
At 1h 4m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, horror, and crime, The Man They Could Not Hang is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Man They Could Not Hang
Boris Karloff
Dr. Henryk Savaard
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
Byron Foulger
Lang
Dick Curtis
Jury Foreman Clifford Kearney
James Craig
Juror Watkins
John Tyrrell
Juror Sutton
The Man They Could Not Hang — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Man They Could Not Hang in United States?
The Man They Could Not Hang 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 The Man They Could Not Hang in?
The Man They Could Not Hang is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Man They Could Not Hang?
The Man They Could Not Hang runs 1 hours 4 minutes (64 minutes).
▸What is The Man They Could Not Hang rated?
The Man They Could Not Hang is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 48 ratings.
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