The Man with Nine Lives(1940)
He kills in the name of science...Tombs of ice for the living...Chambers of horror for the dead!
The Man with Nine Lives Synopsis
Dr. Leon Kravaal develops a potential cure for cancer, which involves freezing the patient. But an experiment goes awry when authorities believe Kravaal has killed a patient. Kravaal freezes the officials, along with himself. Years later, they are discovered and revived in hopes that Kravaal can indeed complete his cure. But human greed and weakness compound to disrupt the project.
The Man with Nine Lives (1940) is a science fiction and horror film directed by Nick Grindé, released on April 18, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Boris Karloff, Roger Pryor, Jo Ann Sayers and Stanley Brown. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Nick Grindé
- Writers:
- Harold Shumate, Karl Brown
- Producers:
- Wallace MacDonald
- Cinematographer:
- Benjamin H. Kline
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Man with Nine Lives (1940) Trailer
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The Man with Nine Lives Cast & Crew
Main cast
Boris Karloff
as Dr. Leon Kravaal
Roger Pryor
as Dr. Tim Mason
Jo Ann Sayers
as Nurse Judith Blair
Stanley Brown
as Bob Adams
John Dilson
as John Hawthorne
Hal Taliaferro
as Sheriff Stanton
Byron Foulger
as Dr. Bassett
Charles Trowbridge
as Dr. Harvey
Ernie Adams
as Pete Daggett
Minta Durfee
as Frozen Therapy Patient (uncredited)
- Charles Miller
Charles Miller
as Doctor Spectator Explaining Procedure (uncredited)
Eddie Dew
as Doctor Spectator Listening to Explanation (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Nick Grindé, written by Harold Shumate and Karl Brown, produced by Wallace MacDonald.
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The Man with Nine Lives Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 24 ratings.
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The Man with Nine Lives – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Man with Nine Lives online?
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The Man with Nine Lives (1940) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Man with Nine Lives?
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The main cast of The Man with Nine Lives (1940) includes Boris Karloff, Roger Pryor, Jo Ann Sayers, Stanley Brown and John Dilson. The film was directed by Nick Grindé. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man with Nine Lives released?
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The Man with Nine Lives was released on April 18, 1940 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is The Man with Nine Lives worth watching?
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The Man with Nine Lives (1940) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Man with Nine Lives?
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