The Flesh and the Fiends
Edinburgh surgeon Dr. Robert Knox requires cadavers for his research into the functioning of the human body; local ne'er-do-wells Burke and Hare find ways to provide him with fresh specimens...
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Title: The Flesh and the Fiends Summary: In 1828 Scotland, Edinburgh surgeon Dr. Knox does medical research on cadavers he buys from murderers Burke and Hare, without questioning the unethical procurement methods. Directed by: John Gilling Actors: Peter Cushing, June Laverick, Donald Pleasence Production Company: Triad Productions Release Date: 4 November 1960 (West Germany) Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1 Edinburgh surgeon Dr. Robert Knox requires cadavers for his research into the functioning of the human body; local ne'er-do-wells Burke and Hare find ways to provide him with fresh specimens...
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- Director
- John Gilling
- Starring
- Peter Cushing, Donald Pleasence, George Rose, June Laverick, Renée Houston, Dermot Walsh, Billie Whitelaw, John Cairney
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