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The Man They Could Not Hang (1939): movie guide
The Man They Could Not Hang (1939) is a Science Fiction, Horror, Crime running about 64 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.6/10 from 49 votes. Notable cast includes Boris Karloff, Lorna Gray, Robert Wilcox, Roger Pryor. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1939-08-17
- Runtime: 64 min
- TMDB: 6.6/10
- Genres: Science Fiction, Horror, Crime
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1939-08-17
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What is The Man They Could Not Hang about?
Dr. Henryk Savaard is a scientist working on experiments to restore life to the dead. When he is unjustly hanged for murder, he is brought back to life by his trusted assistant. Re-animated he turns decidedly nasty and sets about murdering the jury that convicted him.
Cast highlights
The Man They Could Not Hang features Boris Karloff, Lorna Gray, Robert Wilcox, Roger Pryor, Don Beddoe, Ann Doran. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1939-08-17. Runtime: 64 minutes. TMDB score: 6.6/10 (49 votes). Genres: Science Fiction, Horror, Crime. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Man They Could Not Hang?
- The Man They Could Not Hang is listed as Science Fiction, Horror, Crime on TMDB.
- How long is The Man They Could Not Hang?
- The Man They Could Not Hang runs about 64 minutes.
- Who stars in The Man They Could Not Hang?
- Cast highlights include Boris Karloff, Lorna Gray, Robert Wilcox, Roger Pryor, Don Beddoe, Ann Doran.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Man They Could Not Hang?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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