Movie

The Climax

“The screen's classic of suspense!”

★ 5.5(36)19441h 26m

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Good to know

Director: George Waggner
Release date: 1944-10-20
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

The Climax — trailer

About The Climax

The Climax is a 1944 movie in the Music, Horror and Thriller genres, directed by George Waggner, starring Boris Karloff, Susanna Foster and Turhan Bey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 36 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Climax in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Dr. Hohner, theatre physician at the Vienna Royal Theatre, murders his mistress, the star soprano when his jealousy drives him to the point of mad obsession. Ten years later, another young singer reminds Hohner of the late diva and his old mania kicks in. Hohner wants to prevent her from singing for anyone but him, even if it means silencing her forever.

Cast

Boris Karloff

Dr. Friedrich Hohner

Susanna Foster

Angela Klatt

Turhan Bey

Franz Munzer

Gale Sondergaard

Luise

Thomas Gomez

Count Seebruck

June Vincent

Marcellina

George Dolenz

Amato Roselli

Ludwig Stössel

Carl Baumann

Jane Farrar

Jarmila Vadek

Ernö Verebes

Brunn

Lotte Stein

Mama Hinzl

Scotty Beckett

The King

Themes & keywords

operaobsessionbased on play or musicalsingermurdermad doctorsingingopera househypnotism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Climax in Mexico?+

The Climax is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Climax on Netflix?+

The Climax is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Climax?+

The Climax has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in The Climax?+

The Climax stars Boris Karloff, Susanna Foster, Turhan Bey, Gale Sondergaard and Thomas Gomez.

When did The Climax come out?+

The Climax is a 1944 movie directed by George Waggner.

What genre is The Climax?+

The Climax is Music, Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed The Climax?+

The Climax was directed by George Waggner.