---
title: "Grip of the Strangler"
year: 1958
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/grip-of-the-strangler-1958"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 86667
imdb_id: "tt0051706"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 78
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 42
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Grip of the Strangler (1958) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/grip-of-the-strangler-1958

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Grip of the Strangler is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Horror, Crime, Mystery, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Amalgamated Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Artiflix | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Artiflix | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Artiflix | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Day
- **Networks / Studios**: Amalgamated Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Boris Karloff** as *James Rankin*
- **Jean Kent** as *Cora Seth*
- **Elizabeth Allan** as *Barbara Rankin*
- **Anthony Dawson** as *Supt. Burk*
- **Vera Day** as *Pearl*
- **Tim Turner** as *Dr. Kenneth McColl*
- **Diane Aubrey** as *Lily Rankin*
- **Max Brimmell** as *Newgate Prison Turnkey*
- **Leslie Perrins** as *Newgate Prison Governor*
- **Jessica Cairns** as *Asylum Maid*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Grip of the Strangler online?
Grip of the Strangler is currently available to watch or stream on Artiflix, Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Grip of the Strangler worth watching?
Grip of the Strangler holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 42 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Grip of the Strangler and when was it released?
Grip of the Strangler is a feature film with a runtime of 78 minutes. It was released in 1958. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Grip of the Strangler?
Grip of the Strangler was directed by Robert Day.

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