The Plague of the Zombies (1966): Cast & Plot
The Plague of the Zombies is a 1966 horror film directed by John Gilling, starring André Morell as Sir James Forbes, Brook Williams and Diane Clare. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- John Gilling
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hammer Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Plague of the Zombies About?
The premise of The Plague of the Zombies without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sir James Forbes travels to a remote Cornish village to investigate a mysterious plague afflicting its people. He discovers that local squire Charles, a devotee of Haitian voodoo, is resurrecting the dead to work in his unsafe tin mines. The necromancy requires sacrifice, and Charles unleashes an army of undead on villagers, causing dire consequences.
The Plague of the Zombies Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- plague
- decapitation
- shovel
- epidemic
- umbrella
- fire
- ring
- professor
- mansion
- widower
- investigation
- corpse
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- voodoo doll
- five word title
- british horror
- british
- village
- graveyard
- death of brother
- death of wife
- doctor
- dead wife
- nightmare
- severed head
- hit with a shovel
- female zombie
- husband wife relationship
- empty coffin
- finger cut
- sexual harrassment
- two on a horse
- police station
- police sergeant
- blood sample
- countryside
- dead body
- dead woman
- estate
- african
- servant
- drumming
- voodoo drums
- voodoo ritual
- grave
- zombie attack
- decapitated woman
- kidnapping
- wrist bandage
- wrist cut
- mask
The Plague of the Zombies Cast & Characters
André Morell leads the cast as Sir James Forbes, with Brook Williams as Dr. Peter Tompson and Diane Clare as Sylvia Forbes. Directed by John Gilling; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Gilling
- André Morell as Sir James Forbes
- Brook Williams as Dr. Peter Tompson
- Diane Clare as Sylvia Forbes
- Fred Wood as Lone Villager on steps
Also Starring in The Plague of the Zombies
· 22 more- Ben Aris John Martinus
- John Carson Squire Clive Hamilton
- Jacqueline Pearce Alice Mary Tompson
- Marcus Hammond Tom Martinus
- Michael Ripper Sergeant Jack Swift
- Jim Brady Pub Patron
- Jerry Verno Landlord
- Ernie Rice Man in Pub
- Alexander Davion Denver
- Louis Mahoney Servant
- Dennis Chinnery Constable Christian
- Peter Diamond Zombie
- Roy Lansford Man at Funeral
- Keith Peacock Zombie
- Norman Mann Young Blood
- Tim Condren Young Blood
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- Jolyon Booth Coach Driver
- Roy Royston Vicar
- Reg Harding Zombie
- Del Watson Zombie
- Bernard Egan Young Blood
- Francis Willey Young Blood
More from John Gilling
More films directed by John Gilling: Cross of the Devil, The Mummy’s Shroud, Where the Bullets Fly and The Reptile.
The Plague of the Zombies Plot Summary
What happens in The Plague of the Zombies from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a quiet Cornish village during August 1860, a mysterious plague sweeps through the community, striking residents with alarming speed. Local doctor Dr. Peter Tompson, Brook Williams, is overwhelmed and unable to halt the illness, so he sends for help from his friend and former mentor, Sir James Forbes André Morell. He arrives with his daughter Sylvia Forbes Diane Clare, a childhood friend of Peter’s wife. Together they bring a calm, careful presence to a town already frayed by fear.
Full summary
The whole story of The Plague of the Zombies, scene by scene
The Plague of the Zombies Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Plague of the Zombies ≣ 1966 ≣ Trailer #1
How Well Do You Know The Plague of the Zombies?
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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Who is the local doctor trying to stop the mysterious illness?
The Plague of the Zombies Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “La plaga de los zombis” and “L'invasion des morts-vivants”.
- Also known as
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- La plaga de los zombis
- L'invasion des morts-vivants
- La lunga notte dell'orrore
- La maldición de los zombies
- Nächte des Grauens
- Zombijárvány
- 僵尸谷惊魂
- 좀비의 역병
- Чума зомби
- 殭屍谷驚魂
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Vengeance of the Zombies, The Plague and Zombie Flesh Eaters.
The Plague of the Zombies FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Plague of the Zombies, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Plague of the Zombies?
The Plague of the Zombies runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was The Plague of the Zombies released?
The Plague of the Zombies was released on January 9, 1966.
Who directed The Plague of the Zombies?
The Plague of the Zombies was directed by John Gilling.
More films by John Gilling Who is in the cast of The Plague of the Zombies?
The Plague of the Zombies stars André Morell as Sir James Forbes, Brook Williams as Dr. Peter Tompson and Diane Clare as Sylvia Forbes, among 26 credited actors.
Does The Plague of the Zombies have a post-credit scene?
No. The Plague of the Zombies has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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