My Blood Runs Cold
“Is It Possible That The Dead Can Be Reborn?”
Synopsis
Wealthy, reckless Californian Julie Merriday, accompanied by her boyfriend Harry Lindsay, an attorney, narrowly avoids crashing into a motorcycle driven by young Ben Gunther. Ben temporarily abandons his damaged cycle and accepts a ride from Julie but insists upon calling her Barbara. Later, at the Merriday beach house, Julie's Aunt Sarah tells Julie that her great great grandmother was named Barbara, and furthermore, that ancestress had an illegitimate child fathered by one Benjamin Gunther.
Top Cast
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Troy Donahue
Ben Gunther
Joey Heatherton
Julie Merriday
Barry Sullivan
Julian Merriday
Nicolas Coster
Harry Lindsay
Jeanette Nolan
Sarah Merriday
Russell Thorson
Sheriff R. Seaton
Ben Wright
Lansbury
Shirley Mitchell
Mrs. Courtland
Howard McNear
Henry
Howard Wendell
Mayor
John Holland
Mr. Courtland
John McCook
Owen Farley
James Gavin
Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Conrad
- Screenplay & Story
- John Mantley
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- My Blood Runs Cold
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- William Conrad Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Conrad
John Mantley, John Meredyth Lucas
George Duning
Sam Leavitt
William H. Ziegler
William Conrad
Department Leadership Roster
William Conrad
Director
John Mantley
Screenplay
William Conrad
Producer
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Sam Leavitt
Director of Photography
William H. Ziegler
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Blood Runs Cold
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What is My Blood Runs Cold about?
Wealthy, reckless Californian Julie Merriday, accompanied by her boyfriend Harry Lindsay, an attorney, narrowly avoids crashing into a motorcycle driven by young Ben Gunther. Ben temporarily abandons his damaged cycle and accepts a ride from Julie but insists upon calling her Barbara. Later, at the Merriday beach house, Julie's Aunt Sarah tells Julie that her great great grandmother was named Barbara, and furthermore, that ancestress had an illegitimate child fathered by one Benjamin Gunther.
Who directed My Blood Runs Cold?
My Blood Runs Cold was directed by William Conrad.
Who stars in My Blood Runs Cold?
The principal cast of My Blood Runs Cold includes Troy Donahue, Joey Heatherton, Barry Sullivan, Nicolas Coster, Jeanette Nolan.
When was My Blood Runs Cold released and how long is it?
My Blood Runs Cold was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for My Blood Runs Cold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Blood Runs Cold was composed by George Duning.