The Disembodied
“FEMALE WITCH DOCTOR...FIENDISH TIGRESS OF THE JUNGLE!”
Synopsis
When men on a photo safari stumble into a misanthropic doctor’s remote camp with a wounded comrade, the doctor's restless wife supplements her usual pursuit (voodoo, especially as a way to off her husband) with a new one: seduction. As men lose their hearts (sometimes literally) to the alluring voodoo priestess, she embarks on a killing spree that turns the jungle blood red.
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Trailer | The Disembodied | Warner ArchiveOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-25
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Paul Burke
Tom Maxwell
Allison Hayes
Tonda Metz
John Wengraf
Dr. Carl Metz
Eugenia Paul
Mara, wife of Suba
Joel Marston
Norman
Robert Christopher
Joe
Dean Fredericks
Suba
Paul Thompson
Gogi
Otis Greene
Kabar
George Chester
Native (uncredited)
Daniel Elam
Native (uncredited)
Wesley Gale
Native (uncredited)
Maxie Thrower
Native (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Grauman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Townley
- Original Score
- Marlin Skiles
- Original Title
- The Disembodied
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Grauman
Jack Townley
Marlin Skiles
Harry Neumann
William Austin
Ben Schwalb
Department Leadership Roster
Marlin Skiles
Original Music Composer
Jack Townley
Writer
William Austin
Editor
Walter Grauman
Director
Ben Schwalb
Producer
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Disembodied
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What is The Disembodied about?
When men on a photo safari stumble into a misanthropic doctor’s remote camp with a wounded comrade, the doctor's restless wife supplements her usual pursuit (voodoo, especially as a way to off her husband) with a new one: seduction. As men lose their hearts (sometimes literally) to the alluring voodoo priestess, she embarks on a killing spree that turns the jungle blood red.
Who directed The Disembodied?
The Disembodied was directed by Walter Grauman.
Who stars in The Disembodied?
The principal cast of The Disembodied includes Paul Burke, Allison Hayes, John Wengraf, Eugenia Paul, Joel Marston.
When was The Disembodied released and how long is it?
The Disembodied was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Disembodied?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Disembodied was composed by Marlin Skiles.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Disembodied?
The Disembodied holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).