The Bat
“When it flies... someone dies!”
Synopsis
Mystery writer Cornelia Van Gorder has rented a country house called "The Oaks", which not long ago was the scene of some murders committed by a strange and violent criminal known as "The Bat". Meanwhile, the house's owner, bank president John Fleming, has recently embezzled one million dollars in securities and has hidden the proceeds in the house, but is killed before he can retrieve it.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Bat - 1959 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-24
Top Cast
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Vincent Price
Dr. Malcolm Wells
Agnes Moorehead
Cornelia van Gorder
Gavin Gordon
Lt. Andy Anderson
John Sutton
Warner, the Chauffeur
Lenita Lane
Lizzie Allen
Elaine Edwards
Dale Bailey
Darla Hood
Judy Hollander
John Bryant
Mark Fleming
Harvey Stephens
John Fleming
Mike Steele
Victor Bailey
Riza Royce
Jane Patterson
Robert B. Williams
Detective Davenport
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Crane Wilbur
- Screenplay & Story
- Crane Wilbur
- Original Score
- Louis Forbes
- Original Title
- The Bat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Liberty Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Crane Wilbur
Crane Wilbur, Avery Hopwood, Mary Roberts Rinehart
Louis Forbes
Joseph F. Biroc
William Austin
C.J. Tevlin
Department Leadership Roster
Crane Wilbur
Director
Louis Forbes
Original Music Composer
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Crane Wilbur
Screenplay
C.J. Tevlin
Producer
William Austin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bat
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What is The Bat about?
Mystery writer Cornelia Van Gorder has rented a country house called "The Oaks", which not long ago was the scene of some murders committed by a strange and violent criminal known as "The Bat". Meanwhile, the house's owner, bank president John Fleming, has recently embezzled one million dollars in securities and has hidden the proceeds in the house, but is killed before he can retrieve it.
Who directed The Bat?
The Bat was directed by Crane Wilbur.
Who stars in The Bat?
The principal cast of The Bat includes Vincent Price, Agnes Moorehead, Gavin Gordon, John Sutton, Lenita Lane.
When was The Bat released and how long is it?
The Bat was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bat was composed by Louis Forbes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bat?
The Bat holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).