The Awful Dr. Orlof
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Originally released in 1962. The Awful Dr. Orlof is a horror/thriller film. directed by Jesús Franco.
Starring Conrado San Martín, Diana Lorys, and Howard Vernon
Synopsis
Dr. Orlof, a former prison doctor, abducts beautiful women from nightclubs to use their skin to repair his daughter's fire-scarred face. He is assisted by Morpho, a deformed monstrosity who delights in biting his victims. Orlof had better hurry, though -- a young police inspector and his ballerina girlfriend are onto his sadistic practices.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 14, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (44 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
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Director
Top Cast
Conrado San Martín
as Inspector Tanner
Diana Lorys
as Wanda Bronsky / Melissa
Howard Vernon
as Dr. Orloff
Perla Cristal
as Arne
María Silva
as Dany (as Mary Silvers)
Ricardo Valle
as Morpho Lodner
Mara Laso
as Irma Gold
Venancio Muro
as Jean Rousseau 'Jeannot'
Félix Dafauce
as Chief Inspector
Faustino Cornejo
as Raymond
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Hispamer Films
- Leo Lax Production
- Ydex Eurociné
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Awful Dr. Orlof about?
Dr. Orlof, a former prison doctor, abducts beautiful women from nightclubs to use their skin to repair his daughter's fire-scarred face. He is assisted by Morpho, a deformed monstrosity who delight...
Who directed The Awful Dr. Orlof?
The Awful Dr. Orlof was directed by Jesús Franco.
How long is The Awful Dr. Orlof?
The Awful Dr. Orlof has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Awful Dr. Orlof released?
The Awful Dr. Orlof was released on May 14, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Awful Dr. Orlof?
The main cast of The Awful Dr. Orlof includes Conrado San Martín, Diana Lorys, Howard Vernon, Perla Cristal, María Silva.