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Shock Corridor

Shock Corridor

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19637.01h 42m

Overview

With the help of his girlfriend Cathy and Dr. Fong, a psychiatrist, ambitious journalist Johnny Barrett poses as a madman in order to be admitted to a mental institution where a bloody murder has been committed.

Directed by Samuel Fuller
Written by Samuel Fuller
Produced by Samuel Fuller
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Top Cast

Peter Breck

Peter Breck

Johnny Barrett

Constance Towers

Constance Towers

Cathy

Gene Evans

Gene Evans

Boden

James Best

James Best

Stuart

Hari Rhodes

Hari Rhodes

Trent

Larry Tucker

Larry Tucker

Pagliacci

Paul Dubov

Paul Dubov

Dr. Menkin

Chuck Roberson

Chuck Roberson

Wilkes

Neyle Morrow

Neyle Morrow

Psycho

J

John Matthews

Dr. Cristo

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Themes & Keywords

journalistinsane asylum

About Shock Corridor

Shock Corridor is a drama, thriller, mystery film released in 1963 exploring themes of journalist, insane asylum. Directed by Samuel Fuller, it stars Peter Breck, Constance Towers, Gene Evans. With the help of his girlfriend Cathy and Dr. Fong, a psychiatrist, ambitious journalist Johnny Barrett poses as a madman in order to be admitted to a mental institution where a bloody murder has been committed.

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