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The Invisible Man
Directed by James Whale
1933•1h 11m•NR•★ 7.5
Horror / Science Fiction
Synopsis
A scientist bandages his face and holes up in a snowy English country inn after discovering a chemical serum that turns him completely invisible, gradually succumbing to megalomaniacal delusions of world domination and terrorizing the countryside. James Whale and H.G. Wells' macabre, darkly humorous classic starring Claude Rains in his sensational film debut.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorJames Whale
WriterR.C. Sherriff
CinematographyArthur EdesonJohn J. Mescall
MusicHeinz RoemheldW. Franke Harling
Principal Cast
Claude RainsDr. Jack Griffin
Gloria StuartFlora Cranley
William HarriganDr. Arthur Kemp
Henry TraversDr. Cranley
Una O'ConnorJenny Hall
Holmes HerbertChief of Police
E. E. CliveConstable Jaffers
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Forrester HarveyHerbert HallTechnical Specifications
Runtime1h 11m (71 mins)
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DirectorJames Whale
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
StudioUniversal Pictures
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