X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi
X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.70/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.6/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.8/10
X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes Plot Synopsis:
Dr. James Xavier is a world renowned scientist experimenting with human eyesight. He devises a drug, that when applied to the eyes, enables the user to see beyond the normal realm of our sight (ultraviolet rays etc.) it also gives the user the power to see through objects. Xavier tests this drug on himself, when his funding is cut off. As he continues to test the drug on himself, Xavier begins to see, not only through walls and clothes, but through the very fabric of reality!
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A doctor uses special eye drops to give himself x-ray vision, but the new power has disastrous consequences.
Tagline: HE STRIPPED SOULS AS BARE AS BODIES!
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X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1963 (more 1963 movies)
Nominations: 2
Production Co.: Orion Home Video
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 20, 1965, DVD: Jun 05, 2001
Writers: Robert Dillon, Ray Russell
Producers: Samuel Z. Arkoff, Bartlett A. Carre, Roger Corman, James H. Nicholson
Musicians: Les Baxter
Cinematographers: Floyd Crosby
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X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963) Cast (Click to Expand)
X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ray Milland | ... | Dr. James Xavier |
| Diana Van der Vlis | ... | Dr. Diane Fairfax (as Diana van der Vlis) |
| Harold J. Stone | ... | Dr. Sam Brant |
| John Hoyt | ... | Dr. Willard Benson |
| Don Rickles | ... | Crane |
| Leon Alton | ... | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| Morris Ankrum | ... | Mr. Bowhead (uncredited) |
| Benjie Bancroft | ... | Dealer (uncredited) |
| George DeNormand | ... | Medical Board Member (uncredited) |
| John Dierkes | ... | Preacher (uncredited) |
| Bobby Gilbert | ... | Man Outside Office (uncredited) |
| Stuart Hall | ... | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| Kathryn Hart | ... | Mrs. Mart (uncredited) |
| Ed Haskett | ... | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Haze | ... | Heckler (uncredited) |
| Vicki Lee | ... | Young Girl Patient (uncredited) |
| Mathew McCue | ... | Patient (uncredited) |
| Cathie Merchant | ... | Carnival Dancer (uncredited) |
| Dick Miller | ... | Heckler (uncredited) |
| Hans Moebus | ... | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Ray Milland, as Dr. James Xavier, passed away at age 79 in Torrance, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 1" (1.86 m)
Also known as: R.A. Milland | R. Milland | Raymond Alton Milland | Raymond Milland | Spike Milland - Diana Van der Vlis – Dr. Diane Fairfax (as Diana van der Vlis)
- Harold J. Stone – Dr. Sam Brant
- John Hoyt, as Dr. Willard Benson, passed away at age 85 in Santa Cruz, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: John Hoysradt - Don Rickles, as Crane, passed away at age 90 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Leon Alton, as Casino Patron (uncredited), passed away at age 88 in North Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo - Morris Ankrum, as Mr. Bowhead (uncredited), passed away at age 67 in Pasadena, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Morrie Ankrum | Morri Ankrum | Stephen Morris - Benjie Bancroft, as Dealer (uncredited), passed away at age 88 in Hunt.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Benji Bancroft - George DeNormand, as Medical Board Member (uncredited), passed away at age 73 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: George De Normand | George de Normand - John Dierkes, as Preacher (uncredited), passed away at age 69 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 6" (1.98 m)
Also known as: John Dierkies - Bobby Gilbert, as Man Outside Office (uncredited), passed away at age 75 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Aries - Stuart Hall, as Casino Patron (uncredited), passed away at age 86 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo - Kathryn Hart – Mrs. Mart (uncredited)
- Ed Haskett, as Casino Patron (uncredited), passed away at age 83 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Edward Haskett - Jonathan Haze (b. April 1, 1929) – Heckler (uncredited)
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Jack Hayes | Jonathan Hayes | Jack Haze | Jonathon Haze | Jonothon Haze
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