The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971)
A doctor, scientist, organist, and biblical scholar, Anton Phibes, seeks revenge on the nine doctors he considers responsible for his wife's death.
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Dr. Anton Phibes -
Dr. Vesalius -
Vulnavia -
Dr. Longstreet -
Lem Vesalius -
Nurse Allen -
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Dr. Dunwoody -
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Dr. Kitaj -
Dr. Whitcombe -
Inspector Trout -
Crow
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Sgt. Tom Schenley -
Superintendent Waverley
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Director:
Robert FuestWriters:
James Whiton, William GoldsteinAll Cast & Crew
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Trivia
Afro-Canadian composer Shelton Brooks, who wrote the song "Darktown Strutters' Ball" that plays an important role in the film, was born and raised in Amherstburg, the same Ontario town where star Vincent Price spent his childhood summers.
Quotes
Butler - Ross:
Good morning, sir.
Goofs
The bats seen in the first murder are fruit bats. They would never eat flesh. They eat fruits or lick nectar from flowers.
Crazy Credits
The cast list is divided into five sections: 'The Protagonists', 'The Girl', 'The Victims', 'The Law' and 'Interested Parties'.
Alternate Versions
The Vestron video release and the version shown on cable up until the mid-'90's also featured substituted music soundtracks.
Soundtracks
What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry?(as "What Can I Say Dear After I Say I'm Sorry?")
Music by Walter Donaldson
Lyrics by Abe Lyman
Courtesy of The Big Three Music Co.
(played by the clockwork musicians after Dr. Dunwoody death)
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Plot Summary
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Genres
Comedy | HorrorDetails
Release Date:
18 May 1971Language
English, Hebrew
Country of Origin
UKFilming Locations
Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UKBox Office
Budget:
GBP300,000 (estimated)
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