The Bat(1959)
When it flies... someone dies!
The Bat Synopsis
Mystery writer Cornelia Van Gorder has rented a country house called "The Oaks", which not long ago was the scene of some murders committed by a strange and violent criminal known as "The Bat". Meanwhile, the house's owner, bank president John Fleming, has recently embezzled one million dollars in securities and has hidden the proceeds in the house, but is killed before he can retrieve it.
The Bat (1959) is a horror, mystery, thriller and crime film directed by Crane Wilbur, released on August 9, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Vincent Price, Agnes Moorehead, Gavin Gordon and John Sutton. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 139 ratings.
- Director:
- Crane Wilbur
- Writers:
- Crane Wilbur, Avery Hopwood, Mary Roberts Rinehart
- Producers:
- C.J. Tevlin
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph F. Biroc
- Composer:
- Louis Forbes
- Production:
- Liberty Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Bat (1959) Trailer
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The Bat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vincent Price
as Dr. Malcolm Wells
Agnes Moorehead
as Cornelia van Gorder
Gavin Gordon
as Lt. Andy Anderson
John Sutton
as Warner, the Chauffeur
Lenita Lane
as Lizzie Allen
Elaine Edwards
as Dale Bailey
Darla Hood
as Judy Hollander
John Bryant
as Mark Fleming
Harvey Stephens
as John Fleming
- Mike Steele
Mike Steele
as Victor Bailey
Riza Royce
as Jane Patterson
Robert B. Williams
as Detective Davenport
Key crew
Directed by Crane Wilbur, written by Crane Wilbur, Avery Hopwood and Mary Roberts Rinehart, produced by C.J. Tevlin.
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The Bat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 139 ratings.
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The Bat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bat online?
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The Bat (1959) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Full Moon Amazon Channel, Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Bloodstream, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Bloodstream. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Bat?
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The main cast of The Bat (1959) includes Vincent Price, Agnes Moorehead, Gavin Gordon, John Sutton and Lenita Lane. The film was directed by Crane Wilbur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bat released?
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The Bat was released on August 9, 1959 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Bat worth watching?
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The Bat (1959) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 139 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Bat?
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Yes. The official The Bat trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.