The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake (1959) Horror Mystery
The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake (1959) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

- Overall Score: ☆ 5.07/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.7/10
The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake Plot Synopsis:
Jonathan Drake, while attending his brother's funeral, is shocked to find the head of the deceased is missing. When his brother's skull shows up later in a locked cabinet, Drake realizes an ancient curse placed upon his grandfather by a tribe of South American Jivaro Indians is still in effect and that he himself is the probable next victim. That night he is awakened by the approach of an Indian, his lips sewed together with string, and wielding a curare-tipped bamboo knife.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Jonathan Drake, while attending his brother"s funeral, is shocked to find the head of the deceased is missing...
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The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1959 (more 1959 movies)
Production Co.: United Artists
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 13, 1959, Blu-ray: Jun 27, 2017, DVD: Sep 01, 2016
Producers: Robert E. Kent
Musicians: Paul Dunlap
Cinematographers: Maury Gertsman
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The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake (1959) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Eduard Franz | ... | Jonathan Drake |
| Valerie French | ... | Alison Drake |
| Grant Richards | ... | Police Lt. Jeff Rowan |
| Henry Daniell | ... | Dr. Emil Zurich |
| Lumsden Hare | ... | Rogers |
| Frank Gerstle | ... | Lee Coulter |
| Paul Wexler | ... | Zutai |
| Howard Wendell | ... | Dr. George Bradford |
| Paul Cavanagh | ... | Kenneth Drake |
| Jonathan Hole | ... | Funeral Director (uncredited) |
| Hans Moebus | ... | Mourner (uncredited) |
| Anthony Redondo | ... | Attendant (uncredited) |
| Bert Stevens | ... | Mourner at Funeral (uncredited) |
| Arthur Tovey | ... | Minister at Funeral (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Eduard Franz, as Jonathan Drake, passed away at age 80 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio - Valerie French – Alison Drake
- Grant Richards – Police Lt. Jeff Rowan
- Henry Daniell, as Dr. Emil Zurich, passed away at age 69 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Henry Daniel - Lumsden Hare, as Rogers, passed away at age 89 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: F. Lumsden Hare | Francis Lumsden Hare - Frank Gerstle, as Lee Coulter, passed away at age 54 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Frank Gerstel | William Gerstle | Frank Gustle - Paul Wexler, as Zutai, passed away at age 50 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 6" (1.98 m) - Howard Wendell – Dr. George Bradford
- Paul Cavanagh, as Kenneth Drake, passed away at age 75 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Paul Cavanaugh - Jonathan Hole – Funeral Director (uncredited)
- Hans Moebus, as Mourner (uncredited), passed away at age 73 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra - Anthony Redondo, as Attendant (uncredited), passed away at age 94 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo - Bert Stevens, as Mourner at Funeral (uncredited), passed away at age 59 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces - Arthur Tovey, as Minister at Funeral (uncredited), passed away at age 95 in Van Nuys, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
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