The Creeping Flesh (1973) Horror Sci-Fi
The Creeping Flesh (1973) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.20/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.1/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.3/10
The Creeping Flesh Plot Synopsis:
A Victorian-age scientist returns to London with his paleontological bag-of-bones discovery from Papua New Guinea. Unfortunately, when exposed to water, flesh returns to the bones unleashing a malevolent being on the scientist's family and friends.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A Victorian-age scientist returns to London with his paleontological bag-of-bones discovery from Papua New Guinea...
Tagline: A terrifying journey through the nightmare worlds of evil, insanity and terrible revenge.
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Type: MovieYear: 1973 (more 1973 movies)
Production Co.: Columbia Pictures
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Creeping Flesh Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 04, 2015, Blu-ray: Apr 04, 2017, DVD: Mar 19, 2004
Writers: Peter Spenceley, Jonathan Rumbold
Producers: Norman Priggen, Michael P. Redbourn, Tony Tenser
Musicians: Paul Ferris
Cinematographers: Norman Warwick
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The Creeping Flesh (1973) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Creeping Flesh Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Lee | ... | James Hildern |
| Peter Cushing | ... | Emmanuel Hildern |
| Lorna Heilbron | ... | Penelope |
| George Benson | ... | Waterlow |
| Kenneth J. Warren | ... | Lenny |
| Duncan Lamont | ... | Inspector |
| Harry Locke | ... | Barman |
| Hedger Wallace | ... | Doctor Perry |
| Michael Ripper | ... | Carter |
| Catherine Finn | ... | Emily |
| Robert Swann | ... | Young Aristocrat |
| David Bailie | ... | Young Doctor |
| Maurice Bush | ... | Karl |
| Tony Wright | ... | Sailor |
| Marianne Stone | ... | Female Assistant |
| Alexandra Dane | ... | Wh**e |
| Jenny Runacre | ... | Emmanuel''s Wife |
| Larry Taylor | ... | 1st Warder |
| Martin Carroll | ... | 2nd Warder |
| Dan Meaden | ... | Lunatic |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Christopher Lee, as James Hildern, passed away at age 93 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 4½" (1.94 m)
Also known as: Chris Lee | Cristopher Lee | Sir Christopher Lee - Peter Cushing, as Emmanuel Hildern, passed away at age 81 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m) - Lorna Heilbron – Penelope
- George Benson, as Waterlow, passed away at age 72 in Camden, London, England, UK.
Sign: Capricorn - Kenneth J. Warren, as Lenny, passed away at age 43 in Eff.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Kenneth Warren | Ken Warren - Duncan Lamont, as Inspector, passed away at age 60 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini - Harry Locke, as Barman, passed away at age 74 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Gunner Harry Locke - Hedger Wallace, as Doctor Perry, passed away at age 72 in Fulham, London, England, UK.
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Geoffrey H. Wallace | Geoffrey Hedger Wallace | Geoffrey Wallace | Hedgar Wallace | Hedger Wallis - Michael Ripper, as Carter, passed away at age 87 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Catherine Finn, as Emily, passed away at age 65 in Emsworth, Hampshire, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Katherine Flinn - Robert Swann, as Young Aristocrat, passed away at age 61 in Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England, UK.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m)
Also known as: Robert Swan - David Bailie (b. December 4, 1937) – Young Doctor
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Maurice Bush, as Karl, passed away at age 69 in Thanet, Kent, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Morris Bush - Tony Wright, as Sailor, passed away at age 60 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Sagittarius - Marianne Stone, as Female Assistant, passed away at age 87 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Mary Stone
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