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The Dead Talk Back

The Dead Talk Back

1957 1h 5mHorrorThrillerCrime

A psychic researcher attempts to solve a murder by using a radio that enables him to speak with the dead.

1.2/5

TMDB score· 14 votes

Synopsis

A psychic researcher attempts to solve a murder by using a radio that enables him to speak with the dead.

Behind it

Merle S. GouldDirector

Cast

Aldo FarneseHenry Krasker
Scott DouglasLieutenant Lewis
Laura BrockRenee Coliveil
Earl SandsHarry
Myron NatwickMyron NatwickRaymond Milburn
Kyle StantonChristy Mattling
Sammy RayTony Bettini
Curtis RobertsFritz Kreuger
Don ParkerDon Harris
Janeanna PritchardHope Byington
Rose GormanAlice Corman

Director

Merle S. Gould

Writer

Merle S. Gould

Release date

31 Dec 1957

Runtime

1h 5m

Studio

Headliner Productions

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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