Before I Hang

NR
1h 2m
1940
6.1 /10 (34)

Beware! When Karloff stops the clock, your hour has come!

Overview

Dr. John Garth conducting an innovative medical experiment aimed at prolonging life and combating aging. The experiment takes an unexpected turn, placing the doctor in a confrontation with the ethics of his work and the consequences of his research.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1940-09-17

Top Billed Cast

Boris Karloff

Dr. John Garth

Evelyn Keyes

Martha Garth

Bruce Bennett

Dr. Paul Ames

Don Beddoe

Capt. McGraw

Edward Van Sloan

Dr. Ralph Howard

Ben Taggart

Warden Thompson

Pedro de Cordoba

Victor Sondini

Wright Kramer

George Wharton

Bertram Marburgh

Stephen Barclay

Robert Fiske

District Attorney

Frank Richards

Otto Kron - Convict

Kenneth MacDonald

Anson, Prison Guard

Ernie Adams

Sam - Hospital Prison Orderly

Frederick Burton

Governor Prentiss

Edward Earle

Dr. Nichols

Richard Fiske

Mandish

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