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The Bat (1959)

Movie ★ 5.9 80 min

Horror Mystery Thriller Crime

Mystery writer Cornelia Van Gorder has rented a country house called "The Oaks", which not long ago was the scene of some murders committed by a strange and violent criminal known as "The Bat". Meanwhile, the house's owner, bank president John Fleming, has recently embezzled one million dollars in securities and has hidden the proceeds in the house, but is killed before he can retrieve it.

Crane Wilbur Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 9, 1959
Runtime
80 min
IMDb
tt0052602
Language
Studio
Liberty Pictures

Themes

Cast

Vincent Price Vincent Price Dr. Malcolm Wells Agnes Moorehead Agnes Moorehead Cornelia van Gorder Gavin Gordon Gavin Gordon Lt. Andy Anderson John Sutton John Sutton Warner, the Chauffeur Lenita Lane Lenita Lane Lizzie Allen Elaine Edwards Elaine Edwards Dale Bailey Darla Hood Darla Hood Judy Hollander John Bryant John Bryant Mark Fleming Harvey Stephens Harvey Stephens John Fleming Mike Steele Victor Bailey Riza Royce Riza Royce Jane Patterson Robert B. Williams Robert B. Williams Detective Davenport

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Bat about?
Mystery writer Cornelia Van Gorder has rented a country house called "The Oaks", which not long ago was the scene of some murders committed by a strange and violent criminal known as "The Bat". Meanwhile, the house's owner, bank president John Fleming, has recently embezzled one million dollars in securities and has hidden the proceeds in the house, but is killed before he can retrieve it.
Who directed The Bat?
The Bat was directed by Crane Wilbur.
Who stars in The Bat?
The Bat stars Vincent Price, Agnes Moorehead, Gavin Gordon, John Sutton.
When was The Bat released?
The Bat is a 1959 horror, mystery, thriller, crime film.
Where can I watch The Bat?
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