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The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

... a thunderbolt of thrills and intrigue!

19387.21h 27m

Overview

A wealthy society doctor decides to research the medical aspects of criminal behaviour by becoming one himself. He joins a gang of thieves and proceeds to wrest leadership of the gang away from its extremely resentful leader.

Directed by Anatole Litvak
Written by John Huston, Barré Lyndon, John Wexley
Produced by Robert Lord, Anatole Litvak, Gilbert Miller
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Top Cast

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

Dr. T.S. Clitterhouse

Claire Trevor

Claire Trevor

Jo Keller

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart

'Rocks' Valentine

Allen Jenkins

Allen Jenkins

Okay

Donald Crisp

Donald Crisp

Police Inspector Lewis Lane

Gale Page

Gale Page

Nurse Randolph

Henry O'Neill

Henry O'Neill

Judge

John Litel

John Litel

Mr. Monroe, Prosecuting Attorney

Thurston Hall

Thurston Hall

Grant

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

Tug

Themes & Keywords

researchrobberysocietyjewelrygangsterparanoiapsychologydark comedysociopathdoctorcriminalcriminal mind

About The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse is a crime, drama film released in 1938 exploring themes of research, robbery, society, jewelry, gangster, paranoia. Directed by Anatole Litvak, it stars Edward G. Robinson, Claire Trevor, Humphrey Bogart. A wealthy society doctor decides to research the medical aspects of criminal behaviour by becoming one himself. He joins a gang of thieves and proceeds to wrest leadership of the gang away from its extremely resentful leader.

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