Black Friday
"A Reign Of HORROR... a man-made monster on the loose!"
Originally released in 1940. Black Friday is a science fiction/crime film. directed by Arthur Lubin. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Stanley Ridges, Boris Karloff, and Bela Lugosi
Synopsis
University professor George Kingsley is struck by gangsters while crossing the street, leaving him with brain damage and one of the gangsters, Cannon, paralyzed. Kingsley's friend Dr. Sovac attends to both men, and when Cannon offers him a reward for aiding his recovery, Kovac transplants part of Cannon's brain into the dying Kingsley's skull, creating a dual personality.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 12, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (57 votes)
Budget
$125.8K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stanley Ridges
as Prof. George Kingsley / Red Cannon
Boris Karloff
as Dr. Ernest Sovac
Bela Lugosi
as Eric Marnay
Anne Nagel
as Sunny Rogers
Anne Gwynne
as Jean Sovac
Virginia Brissac
as Mrs. Margaret Kingsley
Edmund MacDonald
as Frank Miller
Paul Fix
as William Kane
Murray Alper
as Bellhop
Jack Mulhall
as Bartender
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $125,750
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Friday about?
University professor George Kingsley is struck by gangsters while crossing the street, leaving him with brain damage and one of the gangsters, Cannon, paralyzed. Kingsley's friend Dr. Sovac attends...
Who directed Black Friday?
Black Friday was directed by Arthur Lubin.
How long is Black Friday?
Black Friday has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Black Friday released?
Black Friday was released on April 12, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Friday?
The main cast of Black Friday includes Stanley Ridges, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Anne Nagel, Anne Gwynne.