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!"Movie
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The Man They Could Not Hang
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StarringBoris KarloffLorna GrayRobert Wilcox
DirectorNick Grindé
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NR 1 hr 4 minAug 17th, 1939Horror, Crime, Science Fiction
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Plot
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.

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Theatrical Release:August 17th, 1939
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Columbia Pictures
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