Corridors of Blood (1958)
Corridors of Blood is a 1958 drama movie directed by Robert Day, with a running time of 1h 26m. It stars Boris Karloff, Betta St. John and Christopher Lee.
In 1840s London, Dr. Thomas Bolton [Boris Karloff] dares to dream the unthinkable: experimenting with anesthesia gases to make surgery pain-free. While doing so, his demonstration before a panel of his peers ends in a horrific mishap with his patient awakening under the knife; he is forced to leave his position in disgrace. To complicate matters, he becomes addicted to his own chemical experiments and gets involved with a criminal gang led by Black Ben [Francis de Wolff], and a ruthless killer Resurrection Joe [Christopher Lee]. Unfortunately, this shady partnership leads Dr. Bolton to further ruin, culminating in his unwitting participation in murder, for which he becomes the first victim of a blackmail scheme.
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What is Corridors of Blood about?
In 1840s London, Dr. Thomas Bolton [Boris Karloff] dares to dream the unthinkable: experimenting with anesthesia gases to make surgery pain-free. While doing so, his demonstration before a panel of his peers ends in a horrific mishap with his patient awakening under the knife; he is forced to leave his position in disgrace. To complicate matters, he becomes addicted to his own chemical experiments and gets involved with a criminal gang led by Black Ben [Francis de Wolff], and a ruthless killer Resurrection Joe [Christopher Lee]. Unfortunately, this shady partnership leads Dr. Bolton to further ruin, culminating in his unwitting participation in murder, for which he becomes the first victim of a blackmail scheme.
When was Corridors of Blood released?
Corridors of Blood was released on 1 December 1958.
How long is Corridors of Blood?
Corridors of Blood runs 1h 26m.
Who made Corridors of Blood?
Corridors of Blood was directed by Robert Day.
Where can I watch Corridors of Blood?
Corridors of Blood is available on Artiflix, Criterion Channel, FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Fawesome.
Where to watch Corridors of Blood
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Cast
- Boris Karloff as Dr. Thomas Bolton
- Betta St. John as Susan
- Christopher Lee as Resurrection Joe
- Finlay Currie as Supt. Charles Matheson
- Adrienne Corri as Rachel
- Francis de Wolff as Black Ben
- Francis Matthews as Jonathan Bolton
- Frank Pettingell as Mr. Blount
- Basil Dignam as Hospital Chairman
- Nigel Green as Insp. Donovan
- Yvonne Romain as Rosa
- Howard Lang as Chief Inspector