


Film · Released
The Man They Could Not Hang
“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 at a glance
The Man They Could Not Hang is a 1939 science fiction and horror film, running 1h 4m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube.
Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1939-08-17
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Horror, Crime
- Director
- Nick Grindé
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.6 / 10 · 49 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmDr. 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.
Cast
14 names
Boris KarloffDr. Henryk Savaard
Lorna GrayJanet Savaard
Robert Wilcox'Scoop' Foley
Roger PryorDistrict Attorney Drake
Don BeddoeLieutenant Shane
Ann DoranBetty Crawford
Joe De StefaniDr. Stoddard
Charles TrowbridgeJudge Bowman
Byron FoulgerLang
Dick CurtisJury Foreman Clifford Kearney
James CraigJuror Watkins
John TyrrellJuror Sutton
Stanley BlystonePrison Guard (uncredited)Questions about The Man They Could Not Hang
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Man They Could Not Hang in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Man They Could Not Hang is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Man They Could Not Hang suitable for children?
The Man They Could Not Hang is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Man They Could Not Hang about?
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.
How long is The Man They Could Not Hang?
The Man They Could Not Hang runs for 1h 4m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Man They Could Not Hang trailer?
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