The Unholy Four
“One of you here has committed MURDER!”
Synopsis
Someone knocked out a man and left him for dead during a fishing trip in Portugal. That someone is either his fetching wife, or two business partners, all sporting guilty faces after his unexpected return. Two more murders and a frame-up befall the quartet before an inspector closes the case.
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The Unholy Four (1954) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Fisher
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Carreras
- Original Score
- Leonard Salzedo
- Original Title
- The Unholy Four
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Lippert Films, Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Fisher
Michael Carreras, Leigh Brackett, George Sanders
Leonard Salzedo
Walter J. Harvey
Bill Lenny
Michael Carreras
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Fisher
Director
Michael Carreras
Screenplay
Michael Carreras
Producer
Walter J. Harvey
Director of Photography
Bill Lenny
Editor
Leonard Salzedo
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unholy Four
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What is The Unholy Four about?
Someone knocked out a man and left him for dead during a fishing trip in Portugal. That someone is either his fetching wife, or two business partners, all sporting guilty faces after his unexpected return. Two more murders and a frame-up befall the quartet before an inspector closes the case.
Who directed The Unholy Four?
The Unholy Four was directed by Terence Fisher.
Who stars in The Unholy Four?
The principal cast of The Unholy Four includes Paulette Goddard, William Sylvester, Patrick Holt, Paul Carpenter, Alvys Maben.
When was The Unholy Four released and how long is it?
The Unholy Four was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Unholy Four?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Unholy Four was composed by Leonard Salzedo.
Is The Unholy Four based on a book or true story?
The Unholy Four is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leigh Brackett", Novel: "George Sanders".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Unholy Four?
The Unholy Four holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).