What a Carve Up!
“It's Corpus Delectable.......”
Synopsis
Ernie's Uncle Gabriel has just died but to claim his inheritance he must spend the night in the ancestral family home with the rest of his rather eccentric relatives. Ernie's imagination has been affected by his constant immersion in cheap horror novels, but his wildest fears turn out to be justified when the guests begin to drop dead.
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Sidney James
Sid Butler
Kenneth Connor
Ernie Broughton
Donald Pleasence
Everett Sloane
Shirley Eaton
Linda Dickson
Dennis Price
Guy Broughton
Michael Gough
Fisk - the Butler
Valerie Taylor
Janet Broughton
Esma Cannon
Aunt Emily
George Woodbridge
Dr. Edward Broughton
Michael Gwynn
Malcolm Broughton
Philip O'Flynn
Arkwright
Timothy Bateson
Porter
Frederick Piper
Hearse Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Hilton, Ray Cooney
- Original Score
- Muir Mathieson
- Original Title
- What a Carve Up!
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- New World Films Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat Jackson
Tony Hilton, Ray Cooney, Frank King
Muir Mathieson
Gordon Pilkington
Department Leadership Roster
Pat Jackson
Director
Tony Hilton
Screenplay
Ray Cooney
Screenplay
Gordon Pilkington
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Frequently Asked Questions About What a Carve Up!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is What a Carve Up! about?
Ernie's Uncle Gabriel has just died but to claim his inheritance he must spend the night in the ancestral family home with the rest of his rather eccentric relatives. Ernie's imagination has been affected by his constant immersion in cheap horror novels, but his wildest fears turn out to be justified when the guests begin to drop dead.
Who directed What a Carve Up!?
What a Carve Up! was directed by Pat Jackson.
Who stars in What a Carve Up!?
The principal cast of What a Carve Up! includes Sidney James, Kenneth Connor, Donald Pleasence, Shirley Eaton, Dennis Price.
When was What a Carve Up! released and how long is it?
What a Carve Up! was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for What a Carve Up!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for What a Carve Up! was composed by Muir Mathieson.
Is What a Carve Up! based on a book or true story?
What a Carve Up! is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank King".