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Shock Corridor (1963)

… opens the door to sights you've never seen before!

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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.

Release Date
September 25, 1963
Runtime
1h 42m
Rating
7.0/10 (289 votes)

Director: Samuel Fuller

Cast: Peter Breck, Constance Towers, Gene Evans, James Best, Hari Rhodes, Larry Tucker, Paul Dubov, Chuck Roberson

Production: Leon Fromkess-Sam Firks Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
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Shock Corridor

Shock Corridor

… opens the door to sights you've never seen before!

… opens the door to sights you've never seen before!

7.0
102 min

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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Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date9/25/1963
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Peter Breck

as Johnny Barrett

Constance Towers

as Cathy

Gene Evans

as Boden

James Best

as Stuart

Hari Rhodes

as Trent

Larry Tucker

as Pagliacci

Paul Dubov

as Dr. Menkin

Chuck Roberson

as Wilkes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shock Corridor about?

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…

How long is Shock Corridor?

1h 42m

When was Shock Corridor released?

September 25, 1963

Who directed Shock Corridor?

Samuel Fuller

Who stars in Shock Corridor?

Peter Breck, Constance Towers, Gene Evans

What genre is Shock Corridor?

Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Is Shock Corridor available to stream?

Yes, on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel