The Checkered Coat
“IN ITS WEIRD DESIGN...weird emotions that drove him to kill!”
Synopsis
A psychiatrist tries to help a patient who loses consciousness after he kills someone. When the doctor provides the patient with a letter that explains his problem, he inadvertently implicates himself in the crimes.
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Tom Conway
Dr. Michael Madden
Noreen Nash
Betty Madden
Hurd Hatfield
Stephen "Creepy" Bolan
James Seay
Captain Dunhill
Garry Owen
Prince
Marten Lamont
Fred Madden
Frank Cady
Skinner
Leonard Mudie
Jerry
Russell Arms
Dr. Stevenson
Lee Bonnell
Dr. Pryor
Julian Rivero
Cafe Owner
Dewey Robinson
Bartender
John Hamilton
Marcus Anson
Lee Tung Foo
Kim
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Merwin Gerard, John C. Higgins, Seeleg Lester
- Original Title
- The Checkered Coat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Belsam Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Merwin Gerard, John C. Higgins, Seeleg Lester
Department Leadership Roster
Edward L. Cahn
Director
John C. Higgins
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Checkered Coat
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What is The Checkered Coat about?
A psychiatrist tries to help a patient who loses consciousness after he kills someone. When the doctor provides the patient with a letter that explains his problem, he inadvertently implicates himself in the crimes.
Who directed The Checkered Coat?
The Checkered Coat was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in The Checkered Coat?
The principal cast of The Checkered Coat includes Tom Conway, Noreen Nash, Hurd Hatfield, James Seay, Garry Owen.
When was The Checkered Coat released and how long is it?
The Checkered Coat was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Checkered Coat?
The Checkered Coat holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).