The Body Snatcher
Originally released in 1957. The Body Snatcher is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Fernando Méndez. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Wolf Ruvinskis, Carlos Riquelme, and Crox Alvarado
Synopsis
A detective and his cowboy friend team up to stop a mad scientist who is stealing the bodies of murdered wrestlers, and bringing them back to life while electronically replacing their minds with those of animals to make them stronger and live longer. Posing as a successful masked wrestler, the cowboy quickly attracts the attention of the scientist and his henchmen as their next experimental subject...
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 26, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Top Cast
Wolf Ruvinskis
as Guillermo Santana
Carlos Riquelme
as The Mad Scientist, alias Don Panchito
Crox Alvarado
as Capt. Carlos Robles
Columba Domínguez
as Lucía
Eduardo Alcaraz
as Police Chief
Yerye Beirute
as Cosme Ramírez, first henchman
Ignacio Navarro
as Second Henchman
Arturo Martínez
as Felipe Dorantes, wrestling promoter
Alberto Catalá
as Rubio, wrestling trainer
Guillermo Hernández
as El Lobo negro
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Internacional Cinematográfica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Body Snatcher about?
A detective and his cowboy friend team up to stop a mad scientist who is stealing the bodies of murdered wrestlers, and bringing them back to life while electronically replacing their minds with th...
Who directed The Body Snatcher?
The Body Snatcher was directed by Fernando Méndez.
How long is The Body Snatcher?
The Body Snatcher has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Body Snatcher released?
The Body Snatcher was released on September 26, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Body Snatcher?
The main cast of The Body Snatcher includes Wolf Ruvinskis, Carlos Riquelme, Crox Alvarado, Columba Domínguez, Eduardo Alcaraz.