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The Black Cat

193465 min 6.7 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“Things you never said before nor even dreamed of!”

After a road accident in Hungary, the American honeymooners Joan and Peter and the enigmatic Dr. Werdegast find refuge in the house of the famed architect Hjalmar Poelzig, who shares a dark past with the doctor.

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Release / first air1934-05-07
Original languageEN
GenresHorror, Thriller
DirectorEdgar G. Ulmer
WriterPeter Ruric
Budget$95,745
Revenue$236,000
ProductionUniversal Pictures

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10 cast members
Boris KarloffBoris KarloffHjalmar Poelzig
Bela LugosiBela LugosiDr. Vitus Werdegast
David MannersDavid MannersPeter Alison
Julie BishopJulie BishopJoan Alison
Egon BrecherEgon BrecherThe Majordomo
Harry CordingHarry CordingThamal
Lucille LundLucille LundKaren
Henry ArmettaHenry ArmettaThe Sergeant
Albert ContiAlbert ContiThe Lieutenant
John CarradineJohn CarradineCult Organist

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