The Man They Could Not Hang(1939)
TRANSFORMED BY THE HANGMAN'S NOOSE... from a doctor serving humanity, into a demon filled with hate and terrorizing blood-lust!
The Man They Could Not Hang Synopsis
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.
The Man They Could Not Hang (1939) is a science fiction, horror and crime film directed by Nick Grindé, released on August 17, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Boris Karloff, Lorna Gray, Robert Wilcox and Roger Pryor. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Nick Grindé
- Writers:
- Karl Brown, Leslie T. White, George Wallace Sayre
- Producers:
- Wallace MacDonald
- Cinematographer:
- Benjamin H. Kline
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Man They Could Not Hang (1939) Trailer
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The Man They Could Not Hang Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Ann Doran
as Betty Crawford
Joe De Stefani
as Dr. Stoddard
Charles Trowbridge
as Judge Bowman
Byron Foulger
as Lang
Dick Curtis
as Jury Foreman Clifford Kearney
James Craig
as Juror Watkins
John Tyrrell
as Juror Sutton
Key crew
Directed by Nick Grindé, written by Karl Brown, Leslie T. White and George Wallace Sayre, produced by Wallace MacDonald.
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The Man They Could Not Hang Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 49 ratings.
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The Man They Could Not Hang – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Man They Could Not Hang online?
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The Man They Could Not Hang (1939) is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Man They Could Not Hang?
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The main cast of The Man They Could Not Hang (1939) includes Boris Karloff, Lorna Gray, Robert Wilcox, Roger Pryor and Don Beddoe. 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 They Could Not Hang released?
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The Man They Could Not Hang was released on August 17, 1939 and runs for 1h 4m.
Is The Man They Could Not Hang worth watching?
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The Man They Could Not Hang (1939) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, horror and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Man They Could Not Hang?
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