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3.4 / 10(31 votes)IMDbNR19361h 2mUnited States of America

Revolt of the Zombies

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Synopsis

The story is set in Cambodia in the years following WWI. An evil count has come into possession of the secret methods by which men can be transformed into walking zombies and uses these unholy powers to create a race of slave laborers. An expedition is sent to the ruins of Angkor Wat, in hopes of ending the count's activities once and for all. Unfortunately, one of the members of the expedition has his own agenda.

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Revolt of the Zombies 1936Official

Type: Teaser • Published 2008-09-23

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 4, 1936

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 5, 2005

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Victor Halperin
Screenplay & Story
Victor Halperin, Howard Higgin, Rollo Lloyd
Original Score
William Axt, Erno Rapee, Hugo Riesenfeld, Charles Dunworth
Original Title
Revolt of the Zombies
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 2m
Production Studios
Victor & Edward Halperin Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Victor Halperin

Screenplay & Story

Victor Halperin, Howard Higgin, Rollo Lloyd

Original Score & Music

William Axt, Erno Rapee, Hugo Riesenfeld, Charles Dunworth

Director of Photography

Arthur Martinelli

Film Editing

Douglass Biggs

Producers

Edward Halperin

Department Leadership Roster

Victor Halperin

Director

Edward Halperin

Producer

Victor Halperin

Writer

Howard Higgin

Howard Higgin

Writer

Rollo Lloyd

Rollo Lloyd

Writer

Douglass Biggs

Editor

Arthur Martinelli

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Revolt of the Zombies

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What is Revolt of the Zombies about?

The story is set in Cambodia in the years following WWI. An evil count has come into possession of the secret methods by which men can be transformed into walking zombies and uses these unholy powers to create a race of slave laborers. An expedition is sent to the ruins of Angkor Wat, in hopes of ending the count's activities once and for all. Unfortunately, one of the members of the expedition has his own agenda.

Who directed Revolt of the Zombies?

Revolt of the Zombies was directed by Victor Halperin.

Who stars in Revolt of the Zombies?

The principal cast of Revolt of the Zombies includes Dean Jagger, Dorothy Stone, Roy D'Arcy, Robert Noland, George Cleveland.

When was Revolt of the Zombies released and how long is it?

Revolt of the Zombies was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.

Who composed the musical score for Revolt of the Zombies?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Revolt of the Zombies was composed by William Axt, Erno Rapee, Hugo Riesenfeld, Charles Dunworth.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Revolt of the Zombies?

Revolt of the Zombies holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).