The Flesh and the Fiends
“Coffins Looted! Cadavers Dissected!”
Synopsis
Edinburgh surgeon Dr. Robert Knox requires cadavers for his research into the functioning of the human body; local ne'er-do-wells Burke and Hare find ways to provide him with fresh specimens...
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Top Cast
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Peter Cushing
Dr. Robert Knox
Donald Pleasence
William Hare
George Rose
William Burke
June Laverick
Martha Knox
Renée Houston
Helen Burke
Dermot Walsh
Dr. Geoffrey Mitchell
Billie Whitelaw
Mary Patterson
John Cairney
Chris Jackson
Melvyn Hayes
Daft Jamie
June Powell
Maggie O'Hara
Andrew Faulds
Inspector McCulloch
Philip Leaver
Dr. Elliot
George Woodbridge
Dr. Ferguson
Garard Green
Dr. Andrews
Esma Cannon
Aggie
George Bishop
Blind Man
Beckett Bould
Old Angus
George Street
Publican
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 24, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Gilling
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gilling, Leon Griffiths
- Original Score
- Stanley Black
- Original Title
- The Flesh and the Fiends
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Triad Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Gilling
John Gilling, Leon Griffiths
Stanley Black
Monty Berman
Jack Slade
Robert S. Baker, Monty Berman
Department Leadership Roster
John Gilling
Director
John Gilling
Screenplay
Leon Griffiths
Screenplay
Jack Slade
Editor
Robert S. Baker
Producer
Monty Berman
Producer
Stanley Black
Original Music Composer
Monty Berman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flesh and the Fiends
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What is The Flesh and the Fiends about?
Edinburgh surgeon Dr. Robert Knox requires cadavers for his research into the functioning of the human body; local ne'er-do-wells Burke and Hare find ways to provide him with fresh specimens...
Who directed The Flesh and the Fiends?
The Flesh and the Fiends was directed by John Gilling.
Who stars in The Flesh and the Fiends?
The principal cast of The Flesh and the Fiends includes Peter Cushing, Donald Pleasence, George Rose, June Laverick, Renée Houston.
When was The Flesh and the Fiends released and how long is it?
The Flesh and the Fiends was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flesh and the Fiends?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flesh and the Fiends was composed by Stanley Black.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Flesh and the Fiends?
The Flesh and the Fiends holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).