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Hands of the Ripper

Hands of the Ripper

The hands of Jack the Ripper live again...

19716.11h 25m

Overview

A series of murders occur that mirror those committed by the Whitechapel Ripper. Through his experiments with psychoanalysis Dr Pritchard discovers a deadly violence in one of his young female patients. As he delves into the recesses of her mind he uncovers that Anna is possessed by her dead father's spirit, willing her to commit acts of gruesome savagery over which she has no control. But the most chilling revelation of all is the identity of her father: Jack the Ripper himself.

Directed by Peter Sasdy
Written by Edward Spencer Shew, L.W. Davidson
Produced by Aida Young
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Top Cast

Eric Porter

Eric Porter

Dr. John Pritchard

Angharad Rees

Angharad Rees

Anna

Jane Merrow

Jane Merrow

Laura

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Keith Bell

Michael

Derek Godfrey

Derek Godfrey

Dysart

Dora Bryan

Dora Bryan

Mrs. Golding

Marjorie Rhodes

Marjorie Rhodes

Mrs. Bryant

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Barry Lowe

Mr. Wilson

Lynda Baron

Lynda Baron

Long Liz

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Marjie Lawrence

Dolly

Themes & Keywords

daughterjack the ripper

About Hands of the Ripper

Hands of the Ripper is a horror, thriller film released in 1971 exploring themes of daughter, jack the ripper. Directed by Peter Sasdy, it stars Eric Porter, Angharad Rees, Jane Merrow. A series of murders occur that mirror those committed by the Whitechapel Ripper. Through his experiments with psychoanalysis Dr Pritchard discovers a deadly violence in one of his young female patients. As he delves into the recesses of her mind he uncovers that Anna is possessed by her dead father's spirit, willing her to commit acts of gruesome savagery over which she has no control. But the most chilling revelation of all is the identity of her father: Jack the Ripper himself.

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