The Ghoul
“From the Depths of the Earth, He Will Rise.”
Synopsis
British Egyptologist Professor Morlant seeks immortality through a jewel buried in the tomb of an Oriental idol. Upon his death, Morlant returns to Earth to seek vengeance upon those who removed the jewel from his grave.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Ghoul Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-19
Top Cast
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Boris Karloff
Prof. Morlant
Cedric Hardwicke
Broughton
Ernest Thesiger
Laing
Ralph Richardson
Nigel Hartley
Dorothy Hyson
Betty Harlon
Anthony Bushell
Ralph Morlant
Kathleen Harrison
Kaney
Harold Huth
Aga Ben Dragore
D.A. Clarke-Smith
Mahmoud
Jack Raine
Davis the Chauffeur (uncredited)
George Relph
Doctor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- T. Hayes Hunter
- Screenplay & Story
- Roland Pertwee, John Hastings Turner, Rupert Downing, Leonard Hines, Frank King
- Original Score
- Louis Levy
- Original Title
- The Ghoul
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
T. Hayes Hunter
Roland Pertwee, John Hastings Turner, Rupert Downing, Leonard Hines, Frank King
Louis Levy
Günther Krampf
Ian Dalrymple, Ralph Kemplen
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
T. Hayes Hunter
Director
Roland Pertwee
Writer
John Hastings Turner
Writer
Louis Levy
Original Music Composer
Ian Dalrymple
Editor
Ralph Kemplen
Editor
Michael Balcon
Producer
Günther Krampf
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Ghoul
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ghoul about?
British Egyptologist Professor Morlant seeks immortality through a jewel buried in the tomb of an Oriental idol. Upon his death, Morlant returns to Earth to seek vengeance upon those who removed the jewel from his grave.
Who directed The Ghoul?
The Ghoul was directed by T. Hayes Hunter.
Who stars in The Ghoul?
The principal cast of The Ghoul includes Boris Karloff, Cedric Hardwicke, Ernest Thesiger, Ralph Richardson, Dorothy Hyson.
When was The Ghoul released and how long is it?
The Ghoul was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ghoul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ghoul was composed by Louis Levy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ghoul?
The Ghoul holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).