Top Cast
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Donald Houston
Dr. Alex Waring
Adrienne Corri
Laura Shelton
Lyndon Brook
Dr. Ian Breck
Jean Cadell
Henrietta Stevens
Sydney Tafler
Dr. Hearne
Mervyn Johns
Mr. Waring
Marie Ney
Matron Fiske
Ronald Adam
Major Tilling
John Welsh
Inspector Austen
Beatrice Varley
Mrs. Waring
Noel Hood
Sister Slater
Frank Forsyth
Anaesthetist
Tom Bowman
Surgeon
Susan Westerby
Miss Jenner
Betty Shale
Garsten
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Parry
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Westerby, Anne Hocking
- Original Score
- Bruce Montgomery
- Original Title
- The Surgeon's Knife
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Grand National Pictures, Gibraltar Films Ltd., Distributors Corporation of America (DCA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Parry
Robert Westerby, Anne Hocking
Bruce Montgomery
Lionel Banes
Jim Connock
Charles Leeds
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Westerby
Writer
Lionel Banes
Director of Photography
Gordon Parry
Director
Bruce Montgomery
Original Music Composer
Charles Leeds
Producer
Jim Connock
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Surgeon's Knife.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Surgeon's Knife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Surgeon's Knife about?
A doctor becomes the victim of extortionists when one of his patients dies under questionable circumstances.
Who directed The Surgeon's Knife?
The Surgeon's Knife was directed by Gordon Parry.
Who stars in The Surgeon's Knife?
The principal cast of The Surgeon's Knife includes Donald Houston, Adrienne Corri, Lyndon Brook, Jean Cadell, Sydney Tafler.
When was The Surgeon's Knife released and how long is it?
The Surgeon's Knife was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Surgeon's Knife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Surgeon's Knife was composed by Bruce Montgomery.
Is The Surgeon's Knife based on a book or true story?
The Surgeon's Knife is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anne Hocking".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Surgeon's Knife?
The Surgeon's Knife holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).