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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Cast & Crew
Top Billed Cast
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Dr. Anton Phibes -
Dr. Vesalius -
Vulnavia -
Dr. Longstreet -
Lem Vesalius -
Nurse Allen -
Dr. Hedgepath -
Dr. Dunwoody -
Dr. Hargreaves -
Dr. Kitaj -
Dr. Whitcombe -
Detective 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
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
The rat curse was originally intended to take place on a boat. Robert Fuest changed it to inside a plane, as he felt the boat could have been escaped from.
Quotes
Butler - Ross:
Good morning, sir.
Goofs
Using neither club nor injection needle, Phibes seems to render the chauffeur unconscious (for hours) with a Vulcan nerve pinch from Star Trek.
Crazy Credits
The cast list is divided into five sections: 'The Protagonists', 'The Girl', 'The Victims', 'The Law' and 'Interested Parties'.
Alternate Versions
The Spanish language version features an almost completely different music soundtrack. The French version also features some subtle differences.
Soundtracks
Darktown Strutters' Ball(as "Dark Town Strutters Ball")
Written by Shelton Brooks
Sung by Paul Frees
Courtesy of The Big Three Music Co.
(played during the costume party murder scene)
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
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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