Strait-Jacket
“WARNING! 'Strait-Jacket' vividly depicts ax murders!”
Synopsis
After a twenty-year stay at an asylum for a double murder, a mother returns to her estranged daughter where suspicions arise about her behavior.
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David DeCouteau on STRAIT JACKET
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-07-01
Top Cast
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Joan Crawford
Lucy Harbin
Diane Baker
Carol Harbin
Leif Erickson
Bill Cutler
Howard St. John
Raymond Fields
John Anthony Hayes
Michael Fields
Rochelle Hudson
Emily Cutler
George Kennedy
Leo Krause
Edith Atwater
Mrs. Fields
Mitchell Cox
Dr. Anderson
Lee Majors
Frank Harbin (uncredited)
Patricia Crest
Stella Fulton (uncredited)
Vicki Cos
Carol Harbin - Age 3 (uncredited)
Lynn Lundgren
Beautician (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Bloch
- Original Score
- Van Alexander
- Original Title
- Strait-Jacket
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- William Castle Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Castle
Robert Bloch
Van Alexander
Arthur E. Arling
Edwin H. Bryant
William Castle
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Bloch
Screenplay
William Castle
Director
William Castle
Producer
Boris Leven
Production Design
Van Alexander
Original Music Composer
Arthur E. Arling
Director of Photography
Edwin H. Bryant
Editor
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 Strait-Jacket
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What is Strait-Jacket about?
After a twenty-year stay at an asylum for a double murder, a mother returns to her estranged daughter where suspicions arise about her behavior.
Who directed Strait-Jacket?
Strait-Jacket was directed by William Castle.
Who stars in Strait-Jacket?
The principal cast of Strait-Jacket includes Joan Crawford, Diane Baker, Leif Erickson, Howard St. John, John Anthony Hayes.
When was Strait-Jacket released and how long is it?
Strait-Jacket was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Strait-Jacket?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strait-Jacket was composed by Van Alexander.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strait-Jacket?
Strait-Jacket holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).