Strait-Jacket

“WARNING! 'Strait-Jacket' vividly depicts ax murders!”

6.6

1964

1h 33m

ThrillerHorrorDrama

After a twenty-year stay at an asylum for a double murder, a mother returns to her estranged daughter where suspicions arise about her behavior.

Key Crew

Director

William Castle

Producers

William Castle

Writers

Robert Bloch

Cinematography

Arthur E. Arling

Music

Van Alexander

Cast (13)

Joan Crawford

Lucy Harbin

Diane Baker

Carol Harbin

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Director

Producers

Writers

Cinematography

Music

Cast (13)

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