The Doctor and the Devils (1985)
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- R
- 1h 33min
- Crime, Drama
- 04 Oct 1985 (USA)
- Movie
In Victorian England, two grave robbers supply a wealthy doctor with bodies to research anatomy on, but greed causes them to look for a more simple way to get the job done. Based on the horrifying Burke and Hare case.
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- 1 nomination.
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| Timothy Dalton | ... |
Doctor Thomas Rock
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| Jonathan Pryce | ... |
Robert Fallon
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| Twiggy | ... |
Jennie Bailey
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| Julian Sands | ... |
Dr. Murray
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| Stephen Rea | ... |
Timothy Broom
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| Phyllis Logan | ... |
Elizabeth Rock
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| Lewis Fiander | ... |
Dr. Thornton
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| Beryl Reid | ... |
Mrs. Flynn
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| T.P. McKenna | ... |
O'Connor
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| Patrick Stewart | ... |
Prof. Macklin
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| Siân Phillips | ... |
Annabella Rock
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| Phil Davis | ... |
Billy Bedlam
(as Philip Davis)
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| Philip Jackson | ... |
Andrew Merry-Lees
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Danny Schiller | ... |
Praying Howard
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Bruce Green | ... |
Mole
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Toni Palmer | ... |
Rosie
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| David Bamber | ... |
Cronin
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| Nichola McAuliffe | ... |
Alice
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Deirdre Costello | ... |
Nelly
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Terry Neason | ... |
Kate
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| Paul Curran | ... |
Tom the Porter
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| Merelina Kendall | ... |
Mrs. Webb
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| Dermot Crowley | ... |
Mr. Webb
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Sarah Melia | ... |
Nora Webb
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| Stephen Yardley | ... |
Joseph
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| John Horsley | ... |
Dr. Mackendrick
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| Jack May | ... |
Dr. Stevens
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Rachel Herbert | ... |
Mrs. Stevens
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| Simon Shepherd | ... |
Harding
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| David Parfitt | ... |
Billings
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Simon Adams | ... |
Green
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| Jeff Rawle | ... |
Lambert
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| William Morgan Sheppard | ... |
Landlord
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| Jennifer Jayne | ... |
Barmaid
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| Moira Brooker | ... |
Molly the Maid
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P.G. Stephens | ... |
Priest
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Roy Evans | ... |
Sewerman
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| Peter Burton | ... |
Customer
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Leonard Maguire | ... |
Nightwatchman
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Hedger Wallace | ... |
Doctor
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Ray Dunbobbin | ... |
Tinker
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Martin Herring | ... |
Messenger
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Shaun Curry | ... |
Policeman
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David Grahame | ... |
Old Man
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Kevin Duffield | ... |
Daniel
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Ray Armstrong | ... |
Prison Guard
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Sam Bartlett | ... |
Prison Guard
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Harry Fielder | ... |
Thug (uncredited)
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Samantha Meaton | ... |
Little Girl in Bar (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Freddie Francis | ||
Written by
| Dylan Thomas | ... | (earlier screenplay) |
| Ronald Harwood | ... | () |
Produced by
| Mel Brooks | ... | executive producer |
| Geoffrey Helman | ... | associate producer |
| Jonathan Sanger | ... | producer |
| Barbara Stone | ... | associate producer |
| David C. Stone | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| John Morris | ||
Cinematography by
| Gerry Turpin | ... | director of photography |
| Norman Warwick | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Laurence Méry-Clark | ||
Editorial Department
| Jeremy Gibbs | ... | first assistant editor |
| Adam Unger | ... | second assistant editor |
Casting By
| Maggie Cartier | ||
Production Design by
| Robert W. Laing | ||
Art Direction by
| Brian Ackland-Snow | ||
Set Decoration by
| Peter James | ||
Costume Design by
| Imogen Richardson | ||
Makeup Department
| Miri Ben-Schlomo | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Naomi Donne | ... | makeup artist |
| Aileen Seaton | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Sally Sutton | ... | hair stylist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Peter Bennett | ... | assistant director |
| Simon Haveland | ... | third assistant director |
| Nikolas Korda | ... | third assistant director |
| Andrew Warren | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Bob Cross | ... | construction coordinator |
| Harry Harrison | ... | stand-by carpenter |
| Paul Laugier | ... | draftsman |
| John Newman | ... | stand-by painter |
| Len Serpant | ... | stand-by stagehand |
| Kit Surrey | ... | assistant art director |
| Tony Teiger | ... | property master |
| Bryn Siddall | ... | property buyer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Peter Bond | ... | dialogue editor |
| John Iles | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Steve O'Brien | ... | boom operator |
| Alan Paley | ... | sound editor |
| Andrew Sissons | ... | sound assistant |
| Jeremy Strachan | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Ken Weston | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Alan Bryce | ... | special effects |
| Phil Knowles | ... | special effects assistant (as Philip Knowles) |
Stunts
| Jason White | ... | stunt performer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Kenneth Atherfold | ... | camera grip (as Ken Atherfold) |
| Wick Finch | ... | gaffer |
| Ken Groom | ... | camera loader |
| Gordon Hayman | ... | camera operator |
| Tom Hilton | ... | still photographer |
| Billy Merrell | ... | electrician (as Bill Merrell) |
| George Parrish | ... | best boy |
| Tim Ross | ... | camera focus |
| George Parish | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Suzanne Crowley | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Norman Dickens | ... | wardrobe master |
| Bridget Sellers | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Derek Whitehurst | ... | location unit manager |
Music Department
| Jack Hayes | ... | orchestrator |
| John Morris | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Pamela Davies | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Alan Phillips | ... | transportation |
Additional Crew
| Bi Benton | ... | production coordinator |
| Beryl Brown | ... | accountant |
| Lynne Buckley | ... | unit nurse |
| Sophie Dasic | ... | assistant accountant |
| Jane Golding | ... | unit publicist |
| Philip Morris | ... | production runner |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1985) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- Key Video (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (1987) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Syncron Film (1987) (Norway) (theatrical)
- TRI Films (1987) (Spain)
- Fox Video (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2005) (United States) (VHS)
- Shout! Factory (2014) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Joe Dunton & Company (camera equipment provided by)
- Lee Lighting (grip and lighting equipment)
- Peerless Camera Company (titles)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In the nineteenth century, the renowned professor of anatomy Dr. Thomas Rock gives classes to neophyte medicine students at the local university. Dr. Rock uses his assistant Dr. Murray to buy corpses for his experiments from body snatchers paying a little fortune for the cadavers. When the alcoholic scum Robert Fallon and Timothy Broom overhear the conversation of grave-robbers about Dr. Rock, they decide to supply fresher corpses that are worth more to the doctor, killing the poor inhabitants. Dr. Murray has unrequited feelings for the cockney whore Jennie Bailey that usually hangs around with the prostitute Alice. When Dr. Murray discovers that Fallon has just sold the corpse of Alice, he seeks out the worthless Fallon and Broom to stop them from murdering Jennie. Will he arrive in time to save Jennie? Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Taglines | A man of medicine...A pair of murderers...An unholy alliance. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Dylan Thomas' screenplay was written in the 1940s, but plans to film it fell through. His screenplay was published shortly after his death in 1953. The script attracted the attention of Director Nicholas Ray in the mid 1960s, although it was elaborately re-written to transfer the action from Scotland to Vienna. Ray announced that he would make the film in Belgrade, with Maximilian Schell and Susannah York, but the production was abandoned before shooting began. The project was inactive for another twenty years. See more » |
| Goofs | The song Jennie sings in the tavern ("Whisper and I Shall Hear") was not written until 1891, while the Burke and Hare murders on which the film is based took place in 1828. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in The Children of Times Square (1986). See more » |
| Soundtracks | TAINTED HANDS See more » |
| Quotes |
Doctor Thomas Rock:
I don't need any friends, I prefer enemies. They're better company and their feelings towards you are always genuine. See more » |