The Whip Hand
“SCIENCE HARNESSED BY MADMEN TO WIPE OUT AMERICA'S MILLIONS!”
Synopsis
A small-town reporter investigates a mysterious group holed up in a country lodge.
Top Cast
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Carla Balenda
Janet Keller
Elliott Reid
Matt Corbin
Edgar Barrier
Dr. Edward Keller
Raymond Burr
Steve Loomis
Otto Waldis
Dr. Wilhelm Bucholtz
Michael Steele
Chick
Lurene Tuttle
Molly Loomis
Peter Brocco
Nate Garr
Lewis Martin
Peterson
Frank Darien
Luther Adams
Olive Carey
Mabel Turner
George Barrows
Federal Agent (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
Guard on Pier (uncredited)
Eddie Borden
Medical Experiment Patient (uncredited)
George Bruggeman
Federal Agent (uncredited)
William Challee
Guard (uncredited)
George Chandler
Jed (uncredited)
G. Pat Collins
Nelson - Gate Guard (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Cameron Menzies
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bricker, Frank L. Moss
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- The Whip Hand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Cameron Menzies
George Bricker, Frank L. Moss, Roy Hamilton
Paul Sawtell
Nicholas Musuraca
Robert Golden
Lewis J. Rachmil
Department Leadership Roster
William Cameron Menzies
Director
George Bricker
Screenplay
Frank L. Moss
Screenplay
Lewis J. Rachmil
Producer
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Robert Golden
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Whip Hand
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Whip Hand about?
A small-town reporter investigates a mysterious group holed up in a country lodge.
Who directed The Whip Hand?
The Whip Hand was directed by William Cameron Menzies.
Who stars in The Whip Hand?
The principal cast of The Whip Hand includes Carla Balenda, Elliott Reid, Edgar Barrier, Raymond Burr, Otto Waldis.
When was The Whip Hand released and how long is it?
The Whip Hand was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Whip Hand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Whip Hand was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Whip Hand?
The Whip Hand holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).