Corruption (1968): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Corruption is a 1968 horror film directed by Robert Hartford-Davis, starring Peter Cushing as Sir John Rowan, Sue Lloyd and Wendy Varnals. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. Stream it on Tubi TV.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Robert Hartford-Davis
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Oakshire Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Corruption About?
The premise of Corruption without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A deranged surgeon becomes obsessed with restoring his girlfriend’s scarred face. He discovers that fluids from the pituitary glands of other women can temporarily erase her scars, prompting a murderous quest in which he hides bodies under car seats, in suitcases and even a deep‑freeze. The fleeting results force him to kill repeatedly, spiraling into a brutal killing spree that ends in massive death and disaster.
Corruption Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- surgeon
- plastic surgery
- serial killer
- murder
- doctor
- mad doctor
- female frontal nudity
- continental version
- morgue
- disfigured face
- accident
- jealousy
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- fashion model
- surgery
- fiance fiancee relationship
- facial surgery
- facial scar
- independent film
- operation theatre
- murder of a teenage girl
- teenage girl
- psychotronic film
- ford mustang
- cigarette smoking
- guinea pig
- pituitary gland
- brandy
- scotch whiskey
- gin
- red wine
- fight
- pushed off a cliff
- thief
- home invasion
- train compartment
- train station
- bikini
- camera
- doctor's bag
- colleague
- blood
- swinging london
- bra removing
- black bra
- broken doll
- doll
- murder of a prostitute
- stabbing
- laser surgery
- knife
Where to Watch Corruption
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Corruption Cast & Characters
Peter Cushing leads the cast as Sir John Rowan, with Sue Lloyd as Lynn Nolan and Wendy Varnals as Terry. Directed by Robert Hartford-Davis; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Hartford-Davis
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Peter Cushing as Sir John Rowan - Sue Lloyd as Lynn Nolan
- Wendy Varnals as Terry
- David Lodge as Groper
Also Starring in Corruption
· 13 more- Billy Murray Rik
- Kate O'Mara Val Nolan
- Anthony Booth Mike Orme
- Noel Trevarthen Steve Harris
- Vanessa Howard Kate
- Alexandra Dane Sandy
- Valerie Van Ost Girl in the Train
- Victor Baring Mortuary Attendant
- Marianne Morris Topless Girl in the Flat
- Shirley Stelfox Girl at the Party
- Phillip Manikum Georgie
- Marian Collins Girl in the Flat
- Jan Waters Girl in the Flat
Corruption Plot Summary
What happens in Corruption from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sir John Rowan is a renowned plastic surgeon whose life revolves around a glamorous, much younger fiancée, Lynn Nolan, a fashion model. At a wild, late-1960s party, Rowan—older than most guests and uneasy with the era’s countercultural excess—gets into a confrontation with a sleazy photographer. In the melee, a hot lamp topples onto Lynn, leaving her face terribly scarred. Gripped by guilt and devotion, Rowan vows to reverse the damage and embarks on a dangerous quest that blends medical bravado with a chilling willingness to tamper with life.
Full summary
The whole story of Corruption, scene by scene
Corruption Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Corruption.
Cars in Corruption
6 cars on screen, including the 1966 Ford Mustang and the 1967 Austin FX4.
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1966 Ford Mustang Important role -
1967 Austin FX4 Minor role -
1960 Commer 1500 Background role -
1966 Ford Cortina Estate MkI Background role
Corruption Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “A Face da Corrupção” and “Forbryderlægens hemmelighed”.
- Also known as
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- A Face da Corrupção
- Forbryderlægens hemmelighed
- Corrupción
- Carnage
- L'ossessione del mostro
- La cara de la corrupción
- Korupcja
- Ett liv i skräck
- Laser Killer
- 整容妙术
- 腐烂
- Die Bestie mit dem Skalpell
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- Искажение
- Corrupció
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Corruption FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Corruption, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Corruption?
Corruption runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Corruption released?
Corruption was released on July 19, 1968.
Who directed Corruption?
Corruption was directed by Robert Hartford-Davis.
More films by Robert Hartford-Davis Who is in the cast of Corruption?
Corruption stars Peter Cushing as Sir John Rowan, Sue Lloyd as Lynn Nolan and Wendy Varnals as Terry, among 17 credited actors.
Where can I watch Corruption?
In the US, Corruption is streaming on Tubi TV (availability from JustWatch).
Does Corruption have a post-credit scene?
No. Corruption has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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