The Bat
1959, English. Directed by Crane Wilbur.
When it flies... someone dies!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Crane WilburDirector
- Vincent PriceDr. Malcolm Wells
- Agnes MooreheadCornelia van Gorder
- Gavin GordonLt. Andy Anderson
- John SuttonWarner, the Chauffeur
- Lenita LaneLizzie Allen
- Elaine EdwardsDale Bailey
- Darla HoodJudy Hollander
- John BryantMark Fleming
- Harvey StephensJohn Fleming
- Mike SteeleVictor Bailey
- Riza RoyceJane Patterson
- Robert B. WilliamsDetective Davenport
Details
- Released
- 9 August 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Crane Wilbur
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The Bat: quick answers
Is The Bat worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 141 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bat?
The Bat runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does The Bat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Bat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Bat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Bat on?
The Bat is streaming on Bloodstream in India.
What movies are like The Bat?
If you liked The Bat, try Jack the Ripper, Number Seventeen, Children of the Damned.
Who directed The Bat?
The Bat (1959) was directed by Crane Wilbur and stars Vincent Price, Agnes Moorehead, Gavin Gordon.