Dr. Crippen (1963): Cast
Dr. Crippen is a 1963 crime drama directed by Robert Lynn, starring Donald Pleasence as Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen, Coral Browne and James Robertson Justice. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Robert Lynn
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Torchlight Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dr. Crippen About?
The premise of Dr. Crippen without spoilers.
The crime of the century! Was he really guilty? A British physician stands trial for murdering his wife after he and his mistress are captured while fleeing to Canada.
Dr. Crippen Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- london england
- 1910s
- cheating wife
- cheating husband
- wife
- young
- older man younger woman romance
- cuckold
- music hall performer
- dysfunctional marriage
- year 1910
- american in england
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- ship's captain
- mistress
- police arrest
- execution by hanging
- scotland yard inspector
- homeopathy
- priest
- canada
- woman wears a black dress
- passenger ship
- acquitted
- sentenced to hang
- female music hall performer
- murder of wife
- police captain
- mourning one's lover
- female to male cross dressing
- jury trial
- secretary
- manipulative wife
- british cinema
- prison guard
- accidental death
- murder trial
- death of protagonist
- police chief inspector
- transatlantic voyage
- telegram
- sending telegram
- confidential information
- prison cell
- prison governor
- plea of innocence
- reference to hawley harvey crippen
- unhappy marriage
- chemist
- scopolamine
- british history
Dr. Crippen Cast & Characters
Donald Pleasence leads the cast as Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen, with Coral Browne as Belle Crippen and James Robertson Justice as Captain McKenzie. Directed by Robert Lynn; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Lynn
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Donald Pleasence as Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen -
Coral Browne as Belle Crippen -
James Robertson Justice as Captain McKenzie -
Donald Wolfit as R.D. Muir (as Sir Donald Wolfit)
Also Starring in Dr. Crippen
· 20 more- Guy Standeven Ships Steward (uncredited)
- Samantha Eggar Ethel Le Neve
- John Tatham Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Edward Underdown The Governor
- Paul Carpenter Bruce Martin
- John Lee Harry
- John Arnatt Chief Inspector Dew
- Olga Lindo Mrs. Clara Arditti
- Max Faulkner Radio Officer Andrews (uncredited)
- Elspeth March Mrs. Jackson
- Oliver Johnston Lord Chief Justice
- Geoffrey Toone Mr. Tobin
- Basil Henson Mr. Arditti
- Totti Truman Taylor Miss Curnow
- Eric Dodson Defence QC Clerk (uncredited)
- Colin Rix Chemist
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- Edward Cast Harding
- Hamilton Dyce Dr. Rogers
- Terence Brook Police Sergeant Outside Courtroom (uncredited)
- Douglas Bradley-Smith Dr. Pepper
More from Robert Lynn
More films directed by Robert Lynn: Eve, Coast of Skeletons, Mozambique and Code 7, Victim 5.
Dr. Crippen Also Known As
Also known as “克里平医生”.
- Also known as
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- 克里平医生
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Movies Like Dr. Crippen
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Crime of the Century, The Crime of Doctor Crespi and The Crime Doctor’s Strangest Case.
Dr. Crippen FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dr. Crippen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dr. Crippen?
Dr. Crippen runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Dr. Crippen released?
Dr. Crippen was released on August 7, 1963.
Who directed Dr. Crippen?
Dr. Crippen was directed by Robert Lynn.
More films by Robert Lynn Who is in the cast of Dr. Crippen?
Dr. Crippen stars Donald Pleasence as Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen, Coral Browne as Belle Crippen and James Robertson Justice as Captain McKenzie, among 24 credited actors.
Does Dr. Crippen have a post-credit scene?
No. Dr. Crippen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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