6.9
The Flesh and the Fiends
CrimeDramaThrillerUNRATED
"Coffins Looted! Cadavers Dissected!"
Duration
1h 34mRelease
2 Feb 1960Country
United StatesUnited Kingdom
Language
EnglishOverview
Edinburgh surgeon Dr. Robert Knox requires cadavers for his research into the functioning of the human body; local ne'er-do-wells Burke and Hare find ways to provide him with fresh specimens...
Plot
In 1828 Scotland, Edinburgh surgeon Dr. Knox does medical research on cadavers he buys from murderers Burke and Hare, without questioning the unethical procurement methods.
Cast
Peter CushingJune LaverickDonald Pleasence
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Details
Director
John Gilling
Writers
John GillingLeon Griffiths
Trailer
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