The Walking Dead(1936)
HE DIED a man with a hunger to love... and returned a monster with an instinct to kill.
Synopsis
Down-on-his-luck John Ellman is framed for a judge's murder. After he's convicted and sentenced to death, witnesses come forth and prove his innocence. But it was too late for a stay to be granted and Ellman is executed. A doctor uses an experimental procedure to restore him to life, though the full outcome is other than expected.
Directed by Michael Curtiz
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Cast
Boris Karloff
John Ellman
Ricardo Cortez
Nolan
Edmund Gwenn
Dr. Evan Beaumont
Marguerite Churchill
Nancy
Warren Hull
Jimmy
Barton MacLane
Loder
Henry O'Neill
District Attorney Werner
Joe King
Judge Roger Shaw
Addison Richards
Prison Warden
Paul Harvey
Blackstone
Robert Strange
Merritt
Joe Sawyer
'Trigger' Smith
Eddie Acuff
'Betcha'
Kenneth Harlan
Stephen Martin
Miki Morita
Loder's Butler Sako
Ruth Robinson
Mrs. Shaw
George Beranger
Nolan's Butler (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
Cellist's Guard (uncredited)
The Walking Dead — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Walking Dead?+
The Walking Dead is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Walking Dead come out?+
The Walking Dead was released in 1936.
How long is The Walking Dead?+
The Walking Dead runs for 66 minutes (1 hour and 6 minutes).
Who directed The Walking Dead?+
The Walking Dead was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in The Walking Dead?+
The Walking Dead stars Boris Karloff, Ricardo Cortez, Edmund Gwenn, Marguerite Churchill and Warren Hull.
Is The Walking Dead worth watching?+
The Walking Dead holds a 6.3/10 rating from 98 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of crime, horror and science fiction.
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