
Shanks
1974 · Movie · PG · 95 min · ★ 5.2
A scientist invents a "magic box" that brings the dead back to life...but when he dies, a middle-aged mute puppeteer takes over his invention.
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Details
- Years
- 1974
- Release date
- 1974-10-09
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 95 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.2/10 (22 votes)
Themes
- puppet master
- mime
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Original Dramatic Score · 1975 · nominated
Cast & crew

Marcel Marceau
as Malcolm Shanks / Old Walker

Tsilla Chelton
as Mrs. Barton

Philippe Clay
as Mr. Barton

Cindy Eilbacher
as Celia
- BM
Biff Manard
as Goliath

Helena Kallianiotes
as Mata Hari

Larry Bishop
as Napoleon

Don Calfa
as Einstein
- PA
Phil Adams
as Beethoven

Read Morgan
as Cop
Directed by William Castle