Bride of the Gorilla (1951) Horror Adventure
Bride of the Gorilla (1951) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.20/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.4/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.0/10
Bride of the Gorilla Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Deep in the South American jungle plantation manager Barney Chavez (Raymond Burr) kills his elderly employer in order to get to his beautiful wife (Barbara Payton). However, an old native witch witnesses the crime and puts a curse on Barney, who soon after finds himself turning nightly into a rampaging gorilla. But is his transformation real or is it all in his head?
Tagline: Her clothes torn away, screaming in terror!
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Bride of the Gorilla Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1951 (more 1951 movies)
Country: United States
Producers: Jack Broder, Edward Leven
Musicians: Raoul Kraushaar, Mort Glickman
Cinematographers: Charles Van Enger
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Bride of the Gorilla (1951) Cast (Click to Expand)
Bride of the Gorilla Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara Payton | ... | Mrs. Dina Van Gelder |
| Lon Chaney Jr. | ... | Police Commissioner Taro (as Lon Chaney) |
| Raymond Burr | ... | Barney Chavez |
| Tom Conway | ... | Dr. Viet |
| Paul Cavanagh | ... | Klaas Van Gelder |
| Gisela Werbisek | ... | Al-Long (as Giselle Werbisek) |
| Carol Varga | ... | Larina |
| Paul Maxey | ... | Van Heusen |
| Woody Strode | ... | Nedo - Policeman |
| Martin Garralaga | ... | Native |
| Felippa Rock | ... | Stella Van Heusen |
| Moyna MacGill | ... | Mme. Van Heusen |
| Steve Calvert | ... | Gorilla (uncredited) |
| Art Felix | ... | Native (uncredited) |
| Augie Gomez | ... | Native (uncredited) |
| Tony Urchel | ... | Native (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Barbara Payton – Mrs. Dina Van Gelder
- Lon Chaney Jr., as Police Commissioner Taro (as Lon Chaney), passed away at age 67 in San Clemente, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Creighton Chaney | Lon Chaney - Raymond Burr, as Barney Chavez, passed away at age 76 in Geyserville, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m)
Also known as: Ray Burr - Tom Conway, as Dr. Viet, passed away at age 62 in Culver City, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 1" (1.86 m)
Also known as: Thomas Sanders - Paul Cavanagh, as Klaas Van Gelder, passed away at age 75 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Paul Cavanaugh - Gisela Werbisek – Al-Long (as Giselle Werbisek)
- Carol Varga – Larina
- Paul Maxey, as Van Heusen, passed away at age 56 in Pasadena, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Paul R. Maxey | Paul Maxie - Woody Strode, as Nedo - Policeman, passed away at age 80 in Glendora, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Woodrow Strode | Woody Stroode - Martin Garralaga, as Native, passed away at age 86 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Martin Garalaga | Martin Garralga - Felippa Rock – Stella Van Heusen
- Moyna MacGill, as Mme. Van Heusen, passed away at age 79 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Moyna Macgill | Moyna Magill - Steve Calvert, as Gorilla (uncredited), passed away at age 74 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer - Art Felix – Native (uncredited)
- Augie Gomez – Native (uncredited)
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