The Doctor and the Devils (1985): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Doctor and the Devils is a 1985 historical horror film directed by Freddie Francis, starring Timothy Dalton as Doctor Thomas Rock, Siân Phillips and Stephen Rea. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $147,070 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Freddie Francis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Brooksfilms Ltd.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Doctor and the Devils About?
The premise of The Doctor and the Devils without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In Victorian England, a wealthy physician obsessed with anatomical study contracts two grave robbers to provide fresh corpses. When his greed pushes him to seek a quicker, more lucrative supply, the uneasy partnership spirals into betrayal and murder.
The Doctor and the Devils Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- corpse
- doctor
- grave robber
- lecture
- scientist
- anatomy lesson
- faustian
- murder
- gothic
- hospital
- 1800s
- medical school
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- true horror
- true crime
- pair of killers
- amoral doctor
- unethical doctor
- murderous scheme
- greed
- anatomist
- fresh corpse
- burke and hare murders
- period drama
- medical
- medical horror
- crime horror
- based on historical event
- gothic drama
- female nudity
- female topless nudity
- job
- grave robbing
- mental illness
- violence
- based on novel
- based on true story
The Doctor and the Devils Cast & Characters
Timothy Dalton leads the cast as Doctor Thomas Rock, with Siân Phillips as Annabella Rock and Stephen Rea as Timothy Broom. Directed by Freddie Francis; 46 actors are credited in all.
- Director Freddie Francis
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Stephen Rea as Timothy Broom - Phyllis Logan as Elizabeth Rock
Also Starring in The Doctor and the Devils
· 42 more- Julian Sands Dr. Murray
- Jonathan Pryce Robert Fallon
- Twiggy Jennie Bailey
- Nichola McAuliffe Alice
- Hedger Wallace Doctor
- Patrick Stewart Prof. Macklin
- Phil Davis Billy Bedlam
- Philip Jackson Andrew Merry-Lees
- Jack May Dr Stevens
- David Bamber Cronin
- Dermot Crowley Mr Webb
- John Horsley Dr Mackendrick
- T. P. McKenna O'Connor
- William Morgan Sheppard Landlord
- Roy Evans Sewerman
- Harry Fielder Thug
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- Beryl Reid Mrs. Flynn
- Peter Burton Customer
- Jennifer Jayne Barmaid
- Jeff Rawle Lambert
- Deirdre Costello Nelly
- Lewis Fiander Dr. Thornton
- Simon Shepherd Harding
- Merelina Kendall Mrs Webb
- Paul Curran Tom the Porter
- Shaun Curry Policeman
- Ray Armstrong Prison Guard
- Leonard Maguire Nightwatchman
- Stephen Yardley Joseph
- Danny Schiller Praying Howard
- David Parfitt Billings
- P.G. Stephens Priest
- Simon Adams Green
- Martin Herring Messenger
- Rachel Herbert Mrs Stevens
- Kevin Duffield Daniel
- David Grahame Old Man
- Terry Neason Kate
- Moira Brooker Molly the Maid
- Ray Dunbobbin Tinker
- Sarah Melia Nora Webb
- Sam Bartlett Prison Guard
More from Freddie Francis
More films directed by Freddie Francis: Dark Tower, The Ghoul, Craze and Son of Dracula.
The Doctor and the Devils Plot Summary
What happens in The Doctor and the Devils 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
In 1828, Dr. Thomas Rock Timothy Dalton is a respected anatomist at a leading medical school, deeply devoted to expanding medical knowledge and convinced that the ends justify the means. In a time when the law severely restricts the number of cadavers available to doctors, the institution relies on body snatchers to obtain fresh specimens, a reality that weighs heavily on the lab’s atmosphere of ambition and secrecy. Rock’s work is supported by his ambitious young associate, Dr. Murray Julian Sands, who is tasked with procuring bodies at a high cost, especially those that are newer and more desirable for dissection.
Full summary
The whole story of The Doctor and the Devils, scene by scene
The Doctor and the Devils Box Office
The Doctor and the Devils grossed $147,070 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$147.1K
- US & Canada
- $147.1K
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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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The Doctor and the Devils Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “El Doctor y los Diablos” and “Доктор и дьяволы”.
- Also known as
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- El Doctor y los Diablos
- Доктор и дьяволы
- O Médico e os Monstros
- Doktor i diabły
- El doctor y los asesinos
- Il dottore e i diavoli
- A doktor és az ördögök
- Le Docteur et les Assassins
- 贖われた７ポンドの死体
- Лекарят и дяволите
- 医生与魔鬼
- הרופא והשטנים
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- Lægen og djævlene
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The Doctor and the Devils FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Doctor and the Devils, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Doctor and the Devils?
The Doctor and the Devils runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Doctor and the Devils released?
The Doctor and the Devils was released on October 4, 1985.
Who directed The Doctor and the Devils?
The Doctor and the Devils was directed by Freddie Francis.
More films by Freddie Francis Who is in the cast of The Doctor and the Devils?
The Doctor and the Devils stars Timothy Dalton as Doctor Thomas Rock, Siân Phillips as Annabella Rock and Stephen Rea as Timothy Broom, among 46 credited actors.
How much did The Doctor and the Devils make at the box office?
The Doctor and the Devils grossed $147,070 worldwide.
Does The Doctor and the Devils have a post-credit scene?
No. The Doctor and the Devils has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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