The Couch
“The most astonishing venture into the mind of murder any motion picture has ever dared!”
Synopsis
A psychopath calls the police before he kills, in between sessions with his father-figure analyst.
Top Cast
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Grant Williams
Charles Campbell
Shirley Knight
Terry Ames
Onslow Stevens
Dr. W.L. Janz, M.D.
William Leslie
Dr. David Lindsay
Hope Summers
Mrs. Quimby
Anne Helm
Jean Quimby
Harold Gould
Hollingsworth
Simon Scott
Lt. Kritzman
Michael Bachus
Sgt. Bonner
Harry Holcombe
District Attorney
Jackie Searl
Belmont
Hal Smith
Man Demonstrating Novelty Toys
Ronnie Dapo
Boy Watching Toy Demonstration
Julie Van Zandt
Edna (uncredited)
Tim Rooney
Bobby (uncredited)
Dee Carroll
Recovery Room Nurse (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Owen Crump
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Bloch
- Original Title
- The Couch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Owen Crump
Robert Bloch, Owen Crump, Blake Edwards
Harold E. Stine
Leo H. Shreve
Owen Crump
Department Leadership Roster
Owen Crump
Director
Robert Bloch
Screenplay
Owen Crump
Producer
Harold E. Stine
Director of Photography
Leo H. Shreve
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Couch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Couch about?
A psychopath calls the police before he kills, in between sessions with his father-figure analyst.
Who directed The Couch?
The Couch was directed by Owen Crump.
Who stars in The Couch?
The principal cast of The Couch includes Grant Williams, Shirley Knight, Onslow Stevens, William Leslie, Hope Summers.
When was The Couch released and how long is it?
The Couch was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.