The Couch
1962, English. Directed by Owen Crump.
The most astonishing venture into the mind of murder any motion picture has ever dared!
A psychopath calls the police before he kills, in between sessions with his father-figure analyst.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Owen CrumpDirector
- Grant WilliamsCharles Campbell
- Shirley KnightTerry Ames
- Onslow StevensDr. W.L. Janz, M.D.
- William LeslieDr. David Lindsay
- Hope SummersMrs. Quimby
- Anne HelmJean Quimby
- Harold GouldHollingsworth
- Simon ScottLt. Kritzman
- Michael BachusSgt. Bonner
- Harry HolcombeDistrict Attorney
- Jackie SearlBelmont
- Hal SmithMan Demonstrating Novelty Toys
Details
- Released
- 21 February 1962
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Owen Crump, Robert Bloch, Blake Edwards
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How long is The Couch?
The Couch runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is The Couch on?
The Couch isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 February 1962. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Couch?
If you liked The Couch, try The Return, Stoker, Mr. Frost.
Who directed The Couch?
The Couch (1962) was directed by Owen Crump and stars Grant Williams, Shirley Knight, Onslow Stevens.