Corridors of Blood
“Tops in Terror!”
Synopsis
In 1840s London, Dr. Thomas Bolton [Boris Karloff] dares to dream the unthinkable: experimenting with anesthesia gases to make surgery pain-free. While doing so, his demonstration before a panel of his peers ends in a horrific mishap with his patient awakening under the knife; he is forced to leave his position in disgrace. To complicate matters, he becomes addicted to his own chemical experiments and gets involved with a criminal gang led by Black Ben [Francis de Wolff], and a ruthless killer Resurrection Joe [Christopher Lee]. Unfortunately, this shady partnership leads Dr. Bolton to further ruin, culminating in his unwitting participation in murder — for which he becomes the first victim of a blackmail scheme.
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Darren Bousman on CORRIDORS OF BLOOD
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-11-19
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Boris Karloff
Dr. Thomas Bolton
Betta St. John
Susan
Christopher Lee
Resurrection Joe
Finlay Currie
Supt. Charles Matheson
Adrienne Corri
Rachel
Francis de Wolff
Black Ben
Francis Matthews
Jonathan Bolton
Frank Pettingell
Mr. Blount
Basil Dignam
Hospital Chairman
Nigel Green
Insp. Donovan
Yvonne Romain
Rosa (as Yvonne Warren)
Howard Lang
Chief Inspector
Charles Lloyd Pack
Hardcastle
Bernard Archard
Hospital Official
Marianne Stone
Arrested Woman (uncredited)
Desmond Llewelyn
Operations Assistant (uncredited)
Skip Martin
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$38K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$52K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.37x
+$14K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Day
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Scott Rogers
- Original Score
- Buxton Orr
- Original Title
- Corridors of Blood
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $38K
- Worldwide Gross
- $52K
- Production Studios
- Producers Associates, Amalgamated Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Day
Jean Scott Rogers
Buxton Orr
Geoffrey Faithfull
Peter Mayhew
John Croydon, Charles F. Vetter, Richard Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Day
Director
Jean Scott Rogers
Screenplay
Geoffrey Faithfull
Director of Photography
Peter Mayhew
Editor
John Croydon
Producer
Charles F. Vetter
Producer
Buxton Orr
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Corridors of Blood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Corridors of Blood about?
In 1840s London, Dr. Thomas Bolton [Boris Karloff] dares to dream the unthinkable: experimenting with anesthesia gases to make surgery pain-free. While doing so, his demonstration before a panel of his peers ends in a horrific mishap with his patient awakening under the knife; he is forced to leave his position in disgrace. To complicate matters, he becomes addicted to his own chemical experiments and gets involved with a criminal gang led by Black Ben [Francis de Wolff], and a ruthless killer Resurrection Joe [Christopher Lee]. Unfortunately, this shady partnership leads Dr. Bolton to further ruin, culminating in his unwitting participation in murder — for which he becomes the first victim of a blackmail scheme.
Who directed Corridors of Blood?
Corridors of Blood was directed by Robert Day.
Who stars in Corridors of Blood?
The principal cast of Corridors of Blood includes Boris Karloff, Betta St. John, Christopher Lee, Finlay Currie, Adrienne Corri.
When was Corridors of Blood released and how long is it?
Corridors of Blood was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Corridors of Blood?
Corridors of Blood had a reported production budget of $38K and grossed $52K at the worldwide box office (1.37 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Corridors of Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Corridors of Blood was composed by Buxton Orr.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Corridors of Blood?
Corridors of Blood holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).