The Thing That Couldn't Die
“The grave can't hold it ...nothing human can stop it!”
Synopsis
A 400 year old disembodied head hypnotizes a female psychic, who recovered it using a dowsing rod, to search for the rest of its body.
Top Cast
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William Reynolds
Gordon Hawthorne
Carolyn Kearney
Jessica Burns
Jeffrey Stone
Hank Huston
Andra Martin
Linda Madison
Peggy Converse
Flavia McIntyre
Robin Hughes
Gideon Drew
Charles Horvath
Mike
James Anderson
Boyd Abercrombie
Forrest Lewis
Julian Ash
Thomas Browne Henry
Galleon Capt. Fletcher (uncredited)
Phil Harvey
Trooper Kennedy (uncredited)
Stuart Wade
Trooper Swanson (uncredited)
George Alexander
Guard (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Cowan
- Screenplay & Story
- David Duncan
- Original Score
- Irving Gertz, Herman Stein, Henry Mancini, Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- The Thing That Couldn't Die
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Cowan
David Duncan
Irving Gertz, Herman Stein, Henry Mancini, Hans J. Salter
Russell Metty
Edward Curtiss
Will Cowan
Department Leadership Roster
David Duncan
Writer
Will Cowan
Producer
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Will Cowan
Director
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Thing That Couldn't Die.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thing That Couldn't Die
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Thing That Couldn't Die about?
A 400 year old disembodied head hypnotizes a female psychic, who recovered it using a dowsing rod, to search for the rest of its body.
Who directed The Thing That Couldn't Die?
The Thing That Couldn't Die was directed by Will Cowan.
Who stars in The Thing That Couldn't Die?
The principal cast of The Thing That Couldn't Die includes William Reynolds, Carolyn Kearney, Jeffrey Stone, Andra Martin, Peggy Converse.
When was The Thing That Couldn't Die released and how long is it?
The Thing That Couldn't Die was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thing That Couldn't Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thing That Couldn't Die was composed by Irving Gertz, Herman Stein, Henry Mancini, Hans J. Salter.