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Shanks is a 1974 American horror film about a puppeteer able to manipulate dead bodies like puppets. Mime Marcel Marceau, in his first major film role, plays the titular Malcolm Shanks. It was the last film directed by producer-director William Castle.
Original Release
10/09/1974
US Release
10/09/1974
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Marcel Marceau | Old Walker / Malcolm Shanks |
| Tsilla Chelton | Mrs. Barton |
| Philippe Clay | Mr. Barton |
| Cindy Eilbacher | Celia |
| Helena Kallianiotes | Mata Hari |
| Larry Bishop | Napoleon |
| Don Calfa | Einstein |
| Biff Manard | Goliath |
| Mondo | Genghis Khan |
| Read Morgan | Policeman / Cop |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Marcel Marceau | Old Walker / Malcolm Shanks |
| Tsilla Chelton | Mrs. Barton |
| Philippe Clay | Mr. Barton |
| Cindy Eilbacher | Celia |
| Helena Kallianiotes | Mata Hari |
| Larry Bishop | Napoleon |
| Don Calfa | Einstein |
| Biff Manard | Goliath |
| Mondo | Genghis Khan |
| Read Morgan | Policeman / Cop |
| Phil Adams | Beethoven |
| Lara Wing | Little Girl |
| William Castle | Grocer |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| William Castle | Executive Producer |
| Steven North | Producer |
| Sheldon Schrager | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Dramatic Score | Nominated |
