Shock Corridor
“… opens the door to sights you've never seen before!”
Synopsis
With the help of his girlfriend Cathy and Dr. Fong, a psychiatrist, ambitious journalist Johnny Barrett poses as a madman in order to be admitted to a mental institution where a bloody murder has been committed.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Original Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-26
Top Cast
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Peter Breck
Johnny Barrett
Constance Towers
Cathy
Gene Evans
Boden
James Best
Stuart
Hari Rhodes
Trent
Larry Tucker
Pagliacci
Paul Dubov
Dr. Menkin
Chuck Roberson
Wilkes
Neyle Morrow
Psycho
John Matthews
Dr. Cristo
Bill Zuckert
Swanee
John Craig
Lloyd
Philip Ahn
Dr. Fong
Frank Gerstle
Police Lieutenant
Rachel Romen
Barbara Perry
Marlene Manners
Linda Randolph
Release History & Theatrical Window
Madrid
Festival / Special Debut
September 25, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samuel Fuller
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Fuller
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- Shock Corridor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Leon Fromkess-Sam Firks Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samuel Fuller
Samuel Fuller
Paul Dunlap
Stanley Cortez
Jerome Thoms
Samuel Fuller, Sam Firks, Leon Fromkess
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Fuller
Director
Samuel Fuller
Screenplay
Samuel Fuller
Producer
Stanley Cortez
Director of Photography
Jerome Thoms
Editor
Paul Dunlap
Original Music Composer
Einar Bourman
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shock Corridor.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shock Corridor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shock Corridor about?
With the help of his girlfriend Cathy and Dr. Fong, a psychiatrist, ambitious journalist Johnny Barrett poses as a madman in order to be admitted to a mental institution where a bloody murder has been committed.
Who directed Shock Corridor?
Shock Corridor was directed by Samuel Fuller.
Who stars in Shock Corridor?
The principal cast of Shock Corridor includes Peter Breck, Constance Towers, Gene Evans, James Best, Hari Rhodes.
When was Shock Corridor released and how long is it?
Shock Corridor was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Shock Corridor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shock Corridor was composed by Paul Dunlap.