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King of the Zombies

King of the Zombies

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King of the Zombies

"HUMAN SACRIFICES! SAVAGE TORTURE! VOODOO RITES!"

1941

1h 7m

5.2(55 votes)

Horror

Comedy

Overview

During World War II, a small plane somewhere over the Caribbean runs low on fuel and is blown off course by a storm. Guided by a faint radio signal, they crash-land on an island. The passenger, his manservant and the pilot take refuge in a mansion owned by a doctor. The quick-witted yet easily-frightened manservant soon becomes convinced the mansion is haunted by zombies and ghosts.

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10 featured cast members

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Dick Purcell

Dick Purcell

James 'Mac' McCarthy

Joan Woodbury

Joan Woodbury

Barbara Winslow

Mantan Moreland

Mantan Moreland

Jefferson 'Jeff' Jackson

Henry Victor

Henry Victor

Dr. Miklos Sangre

John Archer

John Archer

Bill Summers

Patricia Stacey

Alyce Sangre

Guy Usher

Guy Usher

Admiral Wainwright

Marguerite Whitten

Samantha

Leigh Whipper

Leigh Whipper

Momba

Madame Sul-Te-Wan

Madame Sul-Te-Wan

Tahama

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Directed by: Jean Yarbrough
Written by: Edmond Kelso
Produced by: Lindsley Parsons

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