Shock Corridor(1963)
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Shock Corridor Synopsis
With the help of his girlfriend Cathy and Dr. Fong, a psychiatrist, ambitious journalist Johnny Barrett poses as a madman in order to be admitted to a mental institution where a bloody murder has been committed.
Shock Corridor (1963) is a drama, thriller and mystery film directed by Samuel Fuller, released on September 25, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Peter Breck, Constance Towers, Gene Evans and James Best. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 302 ratings.
- Director:
- Samuel Fuller
- Writers:
- Samuel Fuller
- Producers:
- Samuel Fuller
- Cinematographer:
- Stanley Cortez
- Composer:
- Paul Dunlap
- Production:
- Leon Fromkess-Sam Firks Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Shock Corridor (1963) Trailer
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Shock Corridor Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Shock Corridor.
Original Trailer
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The Plan
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Shock Corridor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Breck
as Johnny Barrett
Constance Towers
as Cathy
Gene Evans
as Boden
James Best
as Stuart
Hari Rhodes
as Trent
Larry Tucker
as Pagliacci
Paul Dubov
as Dr. Menkin
Chuck Roberson
as Wilkes
Neyle Morrow
as Psycho
- John Matthews
John Matthews
as Dr. Cristo
Bill Zuckert
as Swanee
- John Craig
John Craig
as Lloyd
Key crew
Directed by Samuel Fuller, written by Samuel Fuller, produced by Samuel Fuller.
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Shock Corridor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 302 ratings.
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Shock Corridor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shock Corridor online?
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Shock Corridor (1963) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, FlixFling, IndieFlix, Cultpix, HBO Max and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shock Corridor?
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The main cast of Shock Corridor (1963) includes Peter Breck, Constance Towers, Gene Evans, James Best and Hari Rhodes. The film was directed by Samuel Fuller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shock Corridor released?
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Shock Corridor was released on September 25, 1963 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Shock Corridor worth watching?
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Shock Corridor (1963) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 302 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shock Corridor?
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