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Shock Corridor (1963): Cast

Shock Corridor (1963) movie poster

Shock Corridor is a 1963 mystery thriller directed by Samuel Fuller, starring Peter Breck as Johnny Barrett, Constance Towers and Philip Ahn. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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Shock Corridor (1963) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Samuel Fuller
Genres
Mystery , Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Shock Corridor About?

The premise of Shock Corridor without spoilers.

Ambitious journalist Johnny Barrett, aided by his girlfriend Cathy and psychiatrist Dr. Fong, fakes insanity to gain entry to a mental institution where a grisly murder has taken place, hoping to uncover the truth behind the crime and witness sights never seen before.

Shock Corridor Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • independent film
  • psychiatrist
  • racial slur
  • mental breakdown
  • insanity
  • psychotronic film
  • national film registry
  • psychiatric hospital
  • undercover journalist
  • electroshock therapy
  • mute
  • mount fuji
+38 more
  • mental illness
  • lovers pose as siblings
  • murder
  • witness
  • reporter
  • korean war veteran
  • thunderstorm
  • neo noir
  • urban setting
  • straitjacket
  • racism
  • psychotherapy
  • obesity
  • melodrama
  • hallway
  • fake illness
  • communism
  • catatonia
  • cult film
  • b movie
  • delusion
  • dream
  • train
  • two word title
  • insane asylum
  • shock treatment
  • exotic dancer
  • confession
  • investigative journalist
  • ex pow
  • riot
  • fistfight
  • downward spiral
  • cigar smoking
  • stripper
  • assumed incest
  • scam
  • talking in sleep
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Cast & crew

Shock Corridor Cast & Characters

Peter Breck leads the cast as Johnny Barrett, with Constance Towers as Cathy and Philip Ahn as Dr. Fong. Directed by Samuel Fuller; 28 actors are credited in all.

Videos

Shock Corridor Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.

Original Trailer
  • Featurette Katt Shea on Shock Corridor
Details

Shock Corridor Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Shokkikäytävä” and “Chok korridor”.

Also known as
  • Shokkikäytävä
  • Chok korridor
  • Delirio de pasiones
  • Reportagem de Choque
  • Straightjacket
  • The Long Corridor
  • El corredor sin retorno
  • Il corridoio della paura
  • O Corredor do Silêncio
  • Schock-Korridor
  • Corredor sin retorno
  • Шоковый коридор
+6 more
  • 恐怖走廊
  • Chodba šoků
  • 충격의 복도
  • Paixões que Alucinam
  • ショック集団
  • Şok Koridoru

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FAQ

Shock Corridor FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Shock Corridor, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Shock Corridor?

Shock Corridor runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Shock Corridor released?

Shock Corridor was released on September 11, 1963.

Who directed Shock Corridor?

Shock Corridor was directed by Samuel Fuller.

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Who is in the cast of Shock Corridor?

Shock Corridor stars Peter Breck as Johnny Barrett, Constance Towers as Cathy and Philip Ahn as Dr. Fong, among 28 credited actors.

Does Shock Corridor have a post-credit scene?

No. Shock Corridor has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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