Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) Horror Comedy
Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

- Overall Score: ☆ 6.10/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.3/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.9/10
Dr. Phibes Rises Again Plot Synopsis:
The moon rises at a predestined angle and awakens the sleeping Dr. Phibes three years later. To his dismay, he finds his house has been demolished and his papyrus scrolls stolen, the scrolls he needs to find the Pharoah's Tomb in Egypt, where the River of Life flows. After identifying the source of the papyrus theft, he packs and leaves for Egypt with his assistant Vulnavia, still intent upon awakening his dead wife Victoria. The parties responsible for the theft of Phibes' scrolls suffer an attrition problem as Inspector Trout chases him across the world.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: The vengeful doctor rises again, seeking the Scrolls of Life in an attempt to resurrect his deceased wife.
Tagline: Flesh crawls! Blood curdles! Phibes lives!
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Dr. Phibes Rises Again Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1972 (more 1972 movies)
Nominations: 2
Production Co.: American International Picture
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Dr. Phibes Rises Again Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 13, 2017, DVD: Feb 20, 2001
Writers: Robert Fuest, Robert Blees, James Whiton
Producers: Samuel Z. Arkoff, Louis M. Heyward, James H. Nicholson
Musicians: John Gale
Cinematographers: Alex Thomson
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Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) Cast (Click to Expand)
Dr. Phibes Rises Again Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Vincent Price | ... | Dr. Anton Phibes |
| Robert Quarry | ... | Darrus Biederbeck |
| Valli Kemp | ... | Vulnavia |
| Hugh Griffith | ... | Harry Ambrose |
| John Thaw | ... | Shavers |
| Keith Buckley | ... | Stewart |
| Lewis Fiander | ... | Baker |
| Gerald Sim | ... | Hackett |
| Milton Reid | ... | Manservant - Cheng |
| Peter Jeffrey | ... | Inspecter Trout |
| John Cater | ... | Superintendent Waverley |
| Peter Cushing | ... | Captain |
| Beryl Reid | ... | Miss Ambrose |
| Terry-Thomas | ... | Lombardo |
| Fiona Lewis | ... | Diana Trowbridge |
| John Comer | ... | Ship''s Officer (uncredited) |
| Caroline Munro | ... | Victoria Regina Phibes (uncredited) |
| Gary Owens | ... | Narrator (uncredited) (voice) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Vincent Price, as Dr. Anton Phibes, passed away at age 82 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Mr. Vincent Price | Master of Terror - Robert Quarry, as Darrus Biederbeck, passed away at age 83 in Woodland Hills, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Darius Beiderbeck | Robert Connel | Robert Connell | Bob Quarry | Robert W. Quarry - Valli Kemp – Vulnavia
- Hugh Griffith, as Harry Ambrose, passed away at age 67 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Hugh Griffiths - John Thaw – Shavers
- Keith Buckley (b. April 7, 1941) – Stewart
Sign: Aries - Lewis Fiander, as Baker, passed away at age 78 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Sign: Capricorn - Gerald Sim, as Hackett, passed away at age 89 in Denville Hall, Northwood, Hill.
Sign: Gemini - Milton Reid, as Manservant - Cheng, passed away at age 69 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Milton Reed | Milton Gaylord Reid | Milton Rutherford Reid - Peter Jeffrey, as Inspecter Trout, passed away at age 70 in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - John Cater, as Superintendent Waverley, passed away at age 77 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Capricorn - Peter Cushing, as Captain, passed away at age 81 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m) - Beryl Reid, as Miss Ambrose, passed away at age 77 in Buck.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m) - Terry-Thomas, as Lombardo, passed away at age 78 in Godalm.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Terry Thomas - Fiona Lewis (b. September 28, 1946) – Diana Trowbridge
Sign: Libra
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