Edinburgh surgeon Dr. Robert Knox requires cadavers for his research into the functioning of the human body; local ne'er-do-wells Burke and Hare find ways to provide him with fresh specimens...
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Peter CushingDr. Robert Knox | Dr. Robert Knox |
 Donald PleasenceWilliam Hare | William Hare |
 George RoseWilliam Burke | William Burke |
 June LaverickMartha Knox | Martha Knox |
 Renée HoustonHelen Burke | Helen Burke |
 Dermot WalshDr. Geoffrey Mitchell | Dr. Geoffrey Mitchell |
 Billie WhitelawMary Patterson | Mary Patterson |
 John CairneyChris Jackson | Chris Jackson |
 Melvyn HayesDaft Jamie | Daft Jamie |
| JJune PowellMaggie O'Hara | Maggie O'Hara |
 Andrew FauldsInspector McCulloch | Inspector McCulloch |
 Philip LeaverDr. Elliot | Dr. Elliot |
 George WoodbridgeDr. Ferguson | Dr. Ferguson |
| GGarard GreenDr. Andrews | Dr. Andrews |
 Esma CannonAggie | Aggie |
| GGeorge BishopBlind Man | Blind Man |
| BBeckett BouldOld Angus | Old Angus |
| GGeorge StreetPublican | Publican |
 Michael BalfourDrunken Sailor | Drunken Sailor |
| SSteven ScottGrave Robber | Grave Robber |
 Raf De La TorreGrave Robber | Grave Robber |
| MMarita ConstantinouNot listed | Not listed |