Black Friday (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1940, Black Friday is a crime, horror and science fiction film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 70 minutes. “A Reign Of HORROR... a man-made monster on the loose!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. University professor George Kingsley is struck by gangsters while crossing the street, leaving him with brain damage and one of the gangsters, Cannon, paralyzed. Kingsley's friend Dr. Sovac attends to both men, and when Cannon offers him a reward for aiding his recovery, Kovac transplants part of Cannon's brain into the dying Kingsley's skull, creating a dual personality.
Who’s in it. Black Friday stars Stanley Ridges as Prof. George Kingsley / Red Cannon, Boris Karloff as Dr. Ernest Sovac, Bela Lugosi as Eric Marnay and Anne Nagel as Sunny Rogers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Black Friday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Friday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Friday tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Friday (1940)?
- In US, Black Friday is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Friday worth watching?
- Black Friday holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Friday?
- Black Friday stars Stanley Ridges, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Anne Nagel and Anne Gwynne.
- When was Black Friday released?
- Black Friday was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.