Jack The Ripper 1959

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Jack The Ripper (1959, UK) is a Thriller film directed by Monty Berman, Robert S. Baker

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Main Details

  • Released on May 28, 1959 (London)
  • Running time: 84 min.
  • Production Co: Mid-Century Film Productions
  • Distribution Co: Regal Film Distributors (UK)/Embassy Pictures (through Paramount Pictures) (US)
  • Directed by Monty Berman,Robert S. Baker
  • Screenplay by Peter Hammond, Monty Berman
  • Starring: Lee Patterson, Eddie Byrne, Betty McDowall
  • Music by Stanley Black (UK), Jimmy McHugh (US), Pete Rugolo (US)
  • Cinematography Robert S. Baker, Monty Berman
  • Edited by Peter Bezencenet

Plot Summary

  • A serial killer is murdering women in the Whitechapel district of London. An American policeman is brought in to help Scotland Yard solve the case.

Taglines

  • This "Lady" Has Taken Her Last Walk!
  • HIS DESIRE WAS TO DESTROY LOVELINESS! (original print ad - all caps)
  • [U.S. release] The most diabolical murderer who ever baffled Scotland Yard.
  • Why Were His Victims Always Ladies of the Night?
  • The Biggest Suspense Wallop of All Time!
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