Shock Treatment
“You Won't Be The Same When You Come Out Of Shock Treatment”
Synopsis
A private investigator endures the rigors of an insane asylum in order to locate $1 million in stolen loot.
Top Cast
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Stuart Whitman
Dale Nelson / Arthur
Carol Lynley
Cynthia Lee Albright
Roddy McDowall
Martin Ashley
Lauren Bacall
Dr. Edwina Beighley
Olive Deering
Mrs. Mellon
Ossie Davis
Capshaw
Donald Buka
Psychologist
Paulene Myers
Dr. Walden (as Pauline Myers)
Evadne Baker
Intern
Robert J. Wilke
Technician Mike Newton (as Robert Wilke)
Bert Freed
Frank Josephson
Judith De Hart
Matron
Judson Laire
Harley Manning
Jonathan Gilmore
A Young Mental Patient
Templeton Fox
Miss Lindsey
William Douglas
Paranoid Patient
Merritt Bohn
Jury Foreman
Don Marshall
Singer
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denis Sanders
- Screenplay & Story
- Sydney Boehm
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Shock Treatment
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denis Sanders
Sydney Boehm, Winfred Van Atta
Jerry Goldsmith
Louis R. Loeffler
Aaron Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Denis Sanders
Director
Moss Mabry
Costume Design
Sydney Boehm
Screenplay
Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
Louis R. Loeffler
Editor
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shock Treatment
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shock Treatment about?
A private investigator endures the rigors of an insane asylum in order to locate $1 million in stolen loot.
Who directed Shock Treatment?
Shock Treatment was directed by Denis Sanders.
Who stars in Shock Treatment?
The principal cast of Shock Treatment includes Stuart Whitman, Carol Lynley, Roddy McDowall, Lauren Bacall, Olive Deering.
When was Shock Treatment released and how long is it?
Shock Treatment was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Shock Treatment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shock Treatment was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is Shock Treatment based on a book or true story?
Shock Treatment is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Winfred Van Atta".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shock Treatment?
Shock Treatment holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).