The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue (1974) Horror Drama Sci-Fi
The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue (1974) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Alias: Let Sleeping Corpses Lie
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.65/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.7/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.6/10
The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue Plot Synopsis:
In the peaceful, lush, green countryside gruesome murders are committed by the dead who have been brought to life by ultra-sonic radiation. Two travelers from the city who meet accidentally are harassed and implicated by the cops for the murders.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A cop chases two hippies suspected of a series of Manson family-like murders; unbeknownst to him, the real culprits are the living dead, brought to life with a thirst for human flesh by chemical pesticides being used by area farmers.
Tagline: One of the best zombie films ever made.
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The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1974 (more 1974 movies)
Awards: 4
Production Co.: Anchor Bay Entertainment
Website: http://www.blue-underground.com/
Language: English, Italian, Spanish
Country: Spain, Italy
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 01, 1975, Blu-ray 4K: Sep 01, 2020, Blu-ray CE: Sep 01, 2020, DVD: Sep 01, 2005
Writers: Juan Cobos, Sandro Continenza, Marcello Coscia
Producers: Edmondo Amati, Manuel Pérez
Musicians: Giuliano Sorgini
Cinematographers: Francisco Sempere
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The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue (1974) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cristina Galbó | ... | Edna Simmonds (as Christine Galbo) |
| Ray Lovelock | ... | George Meaning |
| Arthur Kennedy | ... | The Inspector |
| Aldo Massasso | ... | Detective Sgt. Kinsey |
| Giorgio Trestini | ... | PC Craig |
| Roberto Posse | ... | Benson |
| José Lifante | ... | Martin West (as Jose Ruiz Lifante) |
| Jeannine Mestre | ... | Katie West |
| Gengher Gatti | ... | Keith |
| Fernando Hilbeck | ... | Guthrie Wilson |
| Vera Drudi | ... | Mary |
| Vicente Vega | ... | Dr. Duffield |
| Francisco Sanz | ... | Perkins |
| Paul Benson | ... | Wood |
| Anita Colby | ... | Nurse |
| Joaquín Hinojosa | ... | Autopsy Doctor |
| Vito Salier | ... | Naked Man |
| Isabel Mestres | ... | Telephonist |
| John Blain | ... | Newsagent (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Cristina Galbó (b. January 17, 1950) – Edna Simmonds (as Christine Galbo)
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Cristina Calbo | Christine Galbo | Cristina Galbo | Christine Galbó | Cristina Galvó - Ray Lovelock, as George Meaning, passed away at age 67 in Trevi, Umbria, Italy.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Ray Lavelock | Raymond Lovelock - Arthur Kennedy, as The Inspector, passed away at age 75 in Branford, Connecticut, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Aldo Massasso, as Detective Sgt. Kinsey, passed away at age 80 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Sign: Gemini - Giorgio Trestini (b. March 26, 1937) – PC Craig
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Ciorgio Trestini - Roberto Posse (b. November 30, 1949) – Benson
Also known as: Robert Posse - José Lifante (b. June 3, 1943) – Martin West (as Jose Ruiz Lifante)
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: J. L. Infante | J.M. Lifante | Jose Luis Lifante | Jose R. Lifante | Jose Ruiz Lifante | Josep Ruiz Lifante | Josep Lifante | Jose Lifante | José Luis Lifante | José R. Lifante | José Ruiz Lifante | José Ruíz Lifante | Luis Lifante | Ruiz Lifante | J - Jeannine Mestre – Katie West
Also known as: Jeaninne Alexandre | Janine Mestre | Jeanine Mestre | Jeaninne Mestres - Gengher Gatti – Keith
Also known as: Gemgher Gatti | Alexander Getty - Fernando Hilbeck, as Guthrie Wilson, passed away at age 75 in Madrid, Spa.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: F. Hilbeck | Fernando Hilbek | Fernando Hilberck | Fernando Hillbeck - Vera Drudi – Mary
- Vicente Vega – Dr. Duffield
- Francisco Sanz – Perkins
Also known as: Francesc Sans | Francisco Mateu Sanz | Paco Sanz - Paul Benson – Wood
- Anita Colby – Nurse
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