The Bat(1960)
The Bat Synopsis
A sinister criminal known only as "The Bat" attempts to locate a fortune in stolen securities supposedly hidden in the rambling mansion owned by spinster Cornelia Van Gorde.
The Bat (1960) is a mystery and tv movie film directed by Paul Nickell, released on March 29, 1960 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Helen Hayes, Jason Robards, Margaret Hamilton and Shepperd Strudwick. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Nickell
- Writers:
- Avery Hopwood, Mary Roberts Rinehart, Walter Kerr
- Producers:
- Robert Saudek
- Production:
- Robert Saudek Associates
- Status:
- Released
The Bat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helen Hayes
as Cornelia Van Gorder
Jason Robards
as Detective Anderson
Margaret Hamilton
as Lizzie Allen
Shepperd Strudwick
as Dr. Wells
- Karl Light
Karl Light
as Richard Fleming
- Mark Satow
Mark Satow
as Billy
Martin E. Brooks
as Jack Bailey
Bethel Leslie
as Dale Ogden
- Reedy Talton
Reedy Talton
as Detective Anderson
Key crew
Directed by Paul Nickell, written by Avery Hopwood, Mary Roberts Rinehart and Walter Kerr, produced by Robert Saudek.
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The Bat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Bat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bat online?
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The Bat (1960) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 (1960) includes Helen Hayes, Jason Robards, Margaret Hamilton, Shepperd Strudwick and Karl Light. The film was directed by Paul Nickell. 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 March 29, 1960 and runs for 52m.
Is The Bat worth watching?
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The Bat (1960) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.