Phantom of the Rue Morgue
"Mad passions, madder deeds in the Edgar Allan Poe chiller!"
Originally released in 1954. Phantom of the Rue Morgue is a thriller/crime film. directed by Roy Del Ruth. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Karl Malden, Claude Dauphin, and Patricia Medina
Synopsis
When several women are found mutilated and murdered, the Paris police are baffled as to who the killer may be. All evidence points to Dupin, but soon it becomes apparent that it is someone (or something) stronger and deadlier than a human.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 27, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Karl Malden
as Dr. Marais
Claude Dauphin
as Insp. Bonnard
Patricia Medina
as Jeanette
Steve Forrest
as Prof. Paul Dupin
Allyn Ann McLerie
as Yvonne (as Allyn McLerie)
Anthony Caruso
as Jacques the One-Eyed
Veola Vonn
as Arlette
Dolores Dorn
as Camille
Merv Griffin
as Georges Brevert
Paul Richards
as Rene the Knife-thrower
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phantom of the Rue Morgue about?
When several women are found mutilated and murdered, the Paris police are baffled as to who the killer may be. All evidence points to Dupin, but soon it becomes apparent that it is someone (or some...
Who directed Phantom of the Rue Morgue?
Phantom of the Rue Morgue was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
How long is Phantom of the Rue Morgue?
Phantom of the Rue Morgue has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Phantom of the Rue Morgue released?
Phantom of the Rue Morgue was released on March 27, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Phantom of the Rue Morgue?
The main cast of Phantom of the Rue Morgue includes Karl Malden, Claude Dauphin, Patricia Medina, Steve Forrest, Allyn Ann McLerie.