The Bat
"When it flies... someone dies!"
Originally released in 1959. The Bat is a horror/mystery film. directed by Crane Wilbur. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vincent Price, Agnes Moorehead, and Gavin Gordon
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 9, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (134 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vincent Price
as Dr. Malcolm Wells
Agnes Moorehead
as Cornelia van Gorder
Gavin Gordon
as Lt. Andy Anderson
John Sutton
as Warner, the Chauffeur
Lenita Lane
as Lizzie Allen
Elaine Edwards
as Dale Bailey
Darla Hood
as Judy Hollander
John Bryant
as Mark Fleming
Harvey Stephens
as John Fleming
Mike Steele
as Victor Bailey
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Liberty Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bat about?
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". Mea...
Who directed The Bat?
The Bat was directed by Crane Wilbur.
How long is The Bat?
The Bat has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Bat released?
The Bat was released on August 9, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bat?
The main cast of The Bat includes Vincent Price, Agnes Moorehead, Gavin Gordon, John Sutton, Lenita Lane.
Is The Bat worth watching?
The Bat has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 134 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.