The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake
“Written, Produced, And Directed To Scare The Daylights Out Of You!”
Synopsis
Jonathan Drake, while attending his brother's funeral, is shocked to find the head of the deceased is missing. When his brother's skull shows up later in a locked cabinet, Drake realizes an ancient curse placed upon his grandfather by a tribe of South American Jivaro Indians is still in effect and that he himself is the probable next victim.
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The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake ≣ 1959 ≣ Trailer
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Henry Daniell
Dr. Emil Zurich
Valerie French
Alison Drake
Grant Richards
Lt. Jeff Rowan
Paul Wexler
Zutai
Eduard Franz
Jonathan Drake
Frank Gerstle
Det. Lee Coulter
Lumsden Hare
Rogers, the butler
Howard Wendell
Dr. George Bradford
Paul Cavanagh
Kenneth Drake
Jonathan Hole
Funeral Director (uncredited)
Arthur Tovey
Minister at Funeral (uncredited)
Bert Stevens
Mourner at Funeral (uncredited)
Hans Moebus
Mourner (uncredited)
Anthony Redondo
Attendant (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 25, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Orville H. Hampton
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Vogue Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Orville H. Hampton
Paul Dunlap
Maury Gertsman
Edward Mann
Robert E. Kent
Department Leadership Roster
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Robert E. Kent
Producer
Paul Dunlap
Original Music Composer
Orville H. Hampton
Writer
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
Edward Mann
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake about?
Jonathan Drake, while attending his brother's funeral, is shocked to find the head of the deceased is missing. When his brother's skull shows up later in a locked cabinet, Drake realizes an ancient curse placed upon his grandfather by a tribe of South American Jivaro Indians is still in effect and that he himself is the probable next victim.
Who directed The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake?
The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake?
The principal cast of The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake includes Henry Daniell, Valerie French, Grant Richards, Paul Wexler, Eduard Franz.
When was The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake released and how long is it?
The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake was composed by Paul Dunlap.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake?
The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).