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A Bucket of Blood (1959)

Movie ★ 6.6 66 min

Nerdy Walter Paisley, a maladroit busboy at a beatnik café who doesn't fit in with the cool scene around him, attempts to woo his beautiful co-worker, Carla, by making a bust of her. When his klutziness results in the death of his landlady's cat, he panics and hides its body under a layer of plaster. But when Carla and her friends enthuse over the resulting artwork, Walter decides to create some bigger and more elaborate pieces using the same artistic process.

Roger Corman Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 21, 1959
Runtime
66 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$50,000
Box office
$180,000
IMDb
tt0052655
Language
Studio
, Alta Vista Productions

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Bucket of Blood about?
Nerdy Walter Paisley, a maladroit busboy at a beatnik café who doesn't fit in with the cool scene around him, attempts to woo his beautiful co-worker, Carla, by making a bust of her. When his klutziness results in the death of his landlady's cat, he panics and hides its body under a layer of plaster. But when Carla and her friends enthuse over the resulting artwork, Walter decides to create some bigger and more elaborate pieces using the same artistic process.
Who directed A Bucket of Blood?
A Bucket of Blood was directed by Roger Corman.
Who stars in A Bucket of Blood?
A Bucket of Blood stars Dick Miller, Barboura Morris, Antony Carbone, Julian Burton.
When was A Bucket of Blood released?
A Bucket of Blood is a 1959 comedy, horror film.
Where can I watch A Bucket of Blood?
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