Hands of the Ripper
“The hands of Jack the Ripper live again...”
Synopsis
A series of murders occur that mirror those committed by the Whitechapel Ripper. Through his experiments with psychoanalysis Dr Pritchard discovers a deadly violence in one of his young female patients. As he delves into the recesses of her mind he uncovers that Anna is possessed by her dead father's spirit, willing her to commit acts of gruesome savagery over which she has no control. But the most chilling revelation of all is the identity of her father: Jack the Ripper himself.
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Hands of the Ripper (1971) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-09
Top Cast
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Eric Porter
Dr. John Pritchard
Angharad Rees
Anna
Jane Merrow
Laura
Keith Bell
Michael
Derek Godfrey
Dysart
Dora Bryan
Mrs. Golding
Marjorie Rhodes
Mrs. Bryant
Barry Lowe
Mr. Wilson
Lynda Baron
Long Liz
Marjie Lawrence
Dolly
Norman Bird
Police Inspector
Margaret Rawlings
Madame Bullard
Elizabeth MacLennan
Mrs. Wilson
A. J. Brown
Rev Anderson
April Wilding
Catherine
Anne Clune
1st Cell Whore
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 9, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Sasdy
- Screenplay & Story
- L.W. Davidson
- Original Score
- Christopher Gunning
- Original Title
- Hands of the Ripper
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sasdy
L.W. Davidson, Edward Spencer Shew
Christopher Gunning
Kenneth Talbot
Chris Barnes
Aida Young
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Sasdy
Director
Chris Barnes
Editor
Christopher Gunning
Original Music Composer
Kenneth Talbot
Director of Photography
L.W. Davidson
Screenplay
Aida Young
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hands of the Ripper
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What is Hands of the Ripper about?
A series of murders occur that mirror those committed by the Whitechapel Ripper. Through his experiments with psychoanalysis Dr Pritchard discovers a deadly violence in one of his young female patients. As he delves into the recesses of her mind he uncovers that Anna is possessed by her dead father's spirit, willing her to commit acts of gruesome savagery over which she has no control. But the most chilling revelation of all is the identity of her father: Jack the Ripper himself.
Who directed Hands of the Ripper?
Hands of the Ripper was directed by Peter Sasdy.
Who stars in Hands of the Ripper?
The principal cast of Hands of the Ripper includes Eric Porter, Angharad Rees, Jane Merrow, Keith Bell, Derek Godfrey.
When was Hands of the Ripper released and how long is it?
Hands of the Ripper was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Hands of the Ripper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hands of the Ripper was composed by Christopher Gunning.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hands of the Ripper?
Hands of the Ripper holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).