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The Ghoul (1933)

1933 · Feature film · 80 min · dir. T. Hayes Hunter

From the Depths of the Earth, He Will Rise.

  • Horror
  • Mystery

Synopsis

Aga Ben Dragore, a knife-wielding, enigmatic Egyptian Arab, is seeking a sacred jewel which has been stolen from an ancient tomb. The thief tells him that he sold it to Professor Morlant, a fanatical Egyptologist who fervently believes in the pagan power of the ancient Egyptian gods. Dying from a mysteriously disfiguring ailment, Morlant entrusts his faithful manservant to bandage the jewel in his hand and warns him of dire consequences if his dying wishes aren't carried out. After his burial…

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Details

Director
T. Hayes Hunter
Writer
Roland Pertwee
Composer
Louis Levy
Cinematography
Günther Krampf
Studio
Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, Gaumont
Released
1933-08-01
Running time
80 minutes

Cast & crew

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