Indestructible Man (1956): Cast & Plot
Indestructible Man is a 1956 sci-fi horror film directed by Jack Pollexfen, starring Lon Chaney Jr. as Charles "Butcher" Benton, Robert Shayne and Ross Elliott. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- Jack Pollexfen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- C.G.K. Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Indestructible Man About?
The premise of Indestructible Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A botched scientific experiment subjects a dead body to a massive 300,000‑volt shock, unintentionally resurrecting an executed criminal. The surge leaves him virtually indestructible, prompting a relentless quest for revenge against the partners who betrayed him and a ruthless willingness to eliminate anyone who stands in his way.
Indestructible Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- crooked lawyer
- double cross
- angel's flight railway
- stolen money
- super strength
- loss of voice
- strangulation
- power plant
- indestructibility
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- violence
- murder
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- investigation
- hypodermic needle
- back from the dead
- scientist
- los angeles california
- lawyer
- revenge
- sewer
- psychotronic film
- prison
- prison inmate
- death sentence
- attorney
- death penalty
- betrayal
- criminal
- investigator
- detective
- narrator
- told in flashback
- burlesque house
- burlesque dancer
- payroll robbery
- dressing room
- map
- corpse
- professor
- electricity
- stealing a corpse
- brought back to life
- laboratory
- fluoroscope
- back to life
- vocal cord
- superhuman strength
- mute person
- voice over narration
- execution
Indestructible Man Cast & Characters
Lon Chaney Jr. leads the cast as Charles "Butcher" Benton, with Robert Shayne as Dr. Bradshaw and Ross Elliott as Paul Lowe. Directed by Jack Pollexfen; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jack Pollexfen
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Lon Chaney Jr. as Charles "Butcher" Benton - Robert Shayne as Dr. Bradshaw
- Ross Elliott as Paul Lowe
- Dorothy Ford as Tall Stripper
Also Starring in Indestructible Man
· 17 more- Max Showalter Lt. Richard Chasen
- Joe Flynn Bradshaw's Assistant
- Russell Custer Unconfirmed
- Robert Foulk Harry
- Stuart Randall Capt. John Lauder
- Fred Rapport Unconfirmed
- Ken Terrell Joe Marcelli
- Lyle Latell Unconfirmed
- Eddie Marr "Carney"
- Marjorie Stapp Jimmy's Girl
- Peggy Maley Francine
- Marian Carr Eva Martin
- Marvin Press "Squeamy" Ellis
- Roy Engle Desk Sergeant
- Madge Bennett Drunken Frump
- Madge Cleveland Witness to Ellis's Death
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- Rita Greene Carney's Girl
Indestructible Man Plot Summary
What happens in Indestructible Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a moody, noir-tinged tale set against the neon-lit streets of Los Angeles, the story unfolds over a tense 72-hour stretch that feels like a citywide nightmare. Charles “Butcher” Benton, Lon Chaney Jr., a convicted robber and murderer who was executed in the gas chamber, becomes the focal point of a ghastly experiment when his body is illegally sold to a scientist hoping to push cancer research into human subjects by reviving damaged tissue.
Full summary
The whole story of Indestructible Man, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Indestructible Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrayed Charles "Butcher" Benton?
Cars in Indestructible Man
20 cars on screen, including the 1951 Nash Ambassador and the 1952 Nash Ambassador.
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1951 Nash Ambassador Important role -
1952 Nash Ambassador Important role -
1949 Chevrolet Styleline Special Minor role -
1951 Ford De Luxe Minor role
Indestructible Man Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “L'uomo che uccise il suo cadavere” and “Der Würger von Sing-Sing”.
- Also known as
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- L'uomo che uccise il suo cadavere
- Der Würger von Sing-Sing
- El hombre indestructible
- 不死身男の復讐
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Movies Like Indestructible Man
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Man They Could Not Hang, Man-Made Monster and The Man Who Could Cheat Death.
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The Man They Could Not Hang 1939 -
Man-Made Monster 1941 -
The Man Who Could Cheat Death 1959 -
Dead Heat 1988 -
The Invisible Man Returns 1940 -
The Invisible Man’s Revenge 1944 -
The Immortalizer 1989 -
The Man Who Changed His Mind 1936 -
The Brute Man 1946 -
The Vindicator 1986 -
The Undying Monster 1942 -
The Power 1968
Indestructible Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Indestructible Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Indestructible Man?
Indestructible Man runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was Indestructible Man released?
Indestructible Man was released on March 24, 1956.
Who directed Indestructible Man?
Indestructible Man was directed by Jack Pollexfen.
Who is in the cast of Indestructible Man?
Indestructible Man stars Lon Chaney Jr. as Charles "Butcher" Benton, Robert Shayne as Dr. Bradshaw and Ross Elliott as Paul Lowe, among 21 credited actors.
Does Indestructible Man have a post-credit scene?
No. Indestructible Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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