The Raven (1963) Horror Drama Fantasy Comedy
The Raven (1963) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.8/10
The Raven Plot Synopsis:
In this tongue-in-cheek movie inspired by Poe's poem, Dr. Craven is the son of a great sorcerer (now dead) who was once himself quite skilled at that profession, but has since abandoned it. One evening, a cowardly fool of a magician named Bedlo comes to Craven for help - the evil Scarabus has turned him into a raven and he needs someone to change him back. He also tells the reluctant wizard that Craven's long-lost wife Lenore, whom he loved greatly and thought dead, is living with the despised Scarabus.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A magician who has been turned into a raven turns to a former sorcerer for help.
Tagline: The supreme adventure in terror!
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The Raven Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1963 (more 1963 movies)
Country: United States
Writers: Edgar Allan Poe, Richard Matheson
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The Raven (1963) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Raven Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Vincent Price | ... | Dr. Erasmus Craven |
| Peter Lorre | ... | Dr. Adolphus Bedlo |
| Boris Karloff | ... | Dr. Scarabus |
| Hazel Court | ... | Lenore Craven |
| Olive Sturgess | ... | Estelle Craven |
| Jack Nicholson | ... | Rexford Bedlo |
| Connie Wallace | ... | Maid |
| William Baskin | ... | Grimes |
| Aaron Saxon | ... | Gort |
| Leo Gordon | ... | Grimes (uncredited) (voice) |
| Dick Johnstone | ... | Roderick Craven (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Vincent Price, as Dr. Erasmus Craven, 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 - Peter Lorre, as Dr. Adolphus Bedlo, passed away at age 59 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Mr. Peter Lorre - Boris Karloff, as Dr. Scarabus, passed away at age 81 in Midhurst, Sussex, England, UK.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.81 m)
Also known as: ? | Karloff Boris | Karloff - Hazel Court, as Lenore Craven, passed away at age 82 in Lake Tahoe, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius - Olive Sturgess – Estelle Craven
- Jack Nicholson (b. April 22, 1937) – Rexford Bedlo
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 9¾" (1.77 m) - Connie Wallace – Maid
- William Baskin, as Grimes, passed away at age 75 in Orange County, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: William 'Tiny' Baskin | Wm. Tiny Baskin - Aaron Saxon, as Gort, passed away at age 68 in Palm Spr.
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Abe Stein - Leo Gordon, as Grimes (uncredited) (voice), passed away at age 78 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Leo V. Gordon - Dick Johnstone, as Roderick Craven (uncredited), passed away at age 85 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Dick Johnson | Richard Johnstone
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