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Trog (Original title)
Dates: 1970 (Copyright), September 1970 (Release)

Country: United Kingdom

Directed by: Freddie Francis

Synopsis: A student is killed by a half man half creature that he has discovered in a cave. The creature is eventually captured by an anthropologist who calls it 'Trog' and starts to train him in spite of local opposition. One local man spitefully releases the creature from its cage, is killed, and as a result Trog is put to death by the authorities.

Genre:
Horror
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)

Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8174 FeetStock date: 1972BFI identifier: C-1081265
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)



Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8162 FeetBFI identifier: C-940040
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8174 FeetStock date: 1972BFI identifier: C-1081265
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)


Description: 35mm PositiveBFI identifier: C-178369
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status