The Man They Could Not Hang

1939 · 64 MIN · IMDB 6.8 · 2,066 VOTES · DIR. Nick Grindé

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Overview

Dr. Henryk Savaard is a scientist working on experiments to restore life to the dead. When he is unjustly hanged for murder, he is brought back to life by his trusted assistant. Re-animated he turns decidedly nasty and sets about murdering the jury that convicted him.

Dialogue Timeline — 897 lines

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00:01:19 I hope I'm not very late.
00:03:47 And we're not to be interrupted on any account.
00:08:14 No, no, Janet, I must not be disturbed. I'm in the midst of a crucial experiment.
00:10:55 Why don't you give him a break? What have you got to lose?
00:12:36 - No. - Thank you.
00:14:54 through the body by means of a mechanical heart
00:16:52 I assure you, ladies and gentlemen of the jury
00:18:28 There's absolutely no reason why life functions can't be restored
00:21:09 in the contempt and loathing of your own heart.
00:23:44 You shouldn't have come here.
00:26:52 Can't you conceive of a truth too great for the human mind to analyze?
00:32:54 I'll be a freak in a sideshow.
00:34:54 Thanks.
00:37:43 - I'll give the orders. Let him in. - Very good, sir.
00:39:46 Hello?
00:42:23 Well, that's my job.
00:44:51 Did you know all along you'd be able to do this?
00:48:14 You will now be punished for your disbelief
00:50:20 Have you forgotten? I was hanged three months ago.
00:51:54 It's on the level, I tell you.
00:53:57 Goodbye, Miss Crawford.
00:56:32 That instrument is perfect, the secret of eternity.
00:58:41 What have you done with Janet?
01:01:11 - How does it open? Get a light, somebody. - I got a flashlight.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed897
Dialogue density14.0 lines / min
First line00:01:19
Final line01:01:11

Production Record

DirectorNick Grindé
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes2,066