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The Black Sleep at a glance
The Black Sleep is a 1956 horror and science fiction film, running 1h 22m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Cultpix.
Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1956-06-15
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction
- Director
- Reginald Le Borg
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.2 / 10 · 45 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn 19th century England, a noted brain surgeon rescues a former student from being hanged on a false conviction for murder, and spirits him away to an ancient, repurposed abbey far in the countryside. There, he connives his pupil into assisting him in mapping the functions of the various parts of the human brain, using living subjects who are under a terrible animation-suspending drug called "black sleep". Subsequently, the student, along with the daughter of one of the subjects, discover that most of these subjects have survived but are being kept in a dungeon-like cellar, in various stages of physical and mental derangement...
Cast
14 names
Basil RathboneSir Joel Cadman
Herbert RudleyDr. Gordon Ramsay
Patricia BlairLaurie Munroe
Akim TamiroffOdo the Gypsy
Phyllis StanleyDaphne
Lon Chaney Jr.Dr. Munroe, aka Mungo
Bela LugosiCasimir
John CarradineBohemund
George SawayaSailor-Subject
Tor JohnsonMr. CurrySally YarnellFemale Subject
Peter GordonSgt. Steele
Claire CarletonCarmona DalyClive MorganRoundsman Blevins (uncredited)
Questions about The Black Sleep
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Black Sleep in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Black Sleep is listed on Cultpix. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Black Sleep suitable for children?
The Black Sleep is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Black Sleep about?
In 19th century England, a noted brain surgeon rescues a former student from being hanged on a false conviction for murder, and spirits him away to an ancient, repurposed abbey far in the countryside. There, he connives his pupil into assisting him in mapping the functions of the various parts of the human brain,…
How long is The Black Sleep?
The Black Sleep runs for 1h 22m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Black Sleep trailer?
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