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The Raven (1963) | Criteria

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The Raven

English • 1963 • 1h 26m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Drama Comedy Fantasy Horror

Synopsis

A magician who has been turned into a raven turns to a former sorcerer for help.

Included in
August 2023
Position 42
Included in
Grindhouse Gothic: Roger Corman Directs Edgar Allan Poe
Position 6

Credits

Crew

DirectorRoger Corman

WriterRichard Matheson

CinematographerFloyd Crosby

ComposerLes Baxter

EditorRonald Sinclair

ProducerRoger Corman

Cast

Vincent Priceas Dr. Erasmus Craven

Peter Lorreas Dr. Adolphus Bedlo

Boris Karloffas Dr. Scarabus

as Lenore Craven

Olive Sturgessas Estelle Craven

Jack Nicholsonas Rexford Bedlo

John Dierkesas Roderick Craven

Connie Wallaceas Maid

William Baskinas Grimes

Aaron Saxonas Gort

Leo Gordonas Grimes (voice) (uncredited)

Dick Johnstoneas Roderick Craven (uncredited)