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The Macabre Masterpiece of Terror! - The Raven
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Title: The Raven

Release Date: 25 Jan 1963

Runtime: 1h 26m

Genre: Comedy, Horror, Fantasy

Director: Alta Vista Productions, American International Pictures

Production Companies: Alta Vista Productions, American International Pictures

Overview: A magician who has been turned into a raven turns to a former sorcerer for help.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.316 (247 votes)

Cast

  • Dr. Erasmus Craven: Vincent Price
  • Dr. Adolphus Bedlo: Peter Lorre
  • Dr. Scarabus: Boris Karloff
  • Lenore Craven: Hazel Court
  • Estelle Craven: Olive Sturgess
  • Rexford Bedlo: Jack Nicholson
  • Roderick Craven: John Dierkes
  • Maid: Connie Wallace
  • Grimes: William Baskin
  • Gort: Aaron Saxon
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