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Overview

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Director:
Maxwell Shane
Writers:
Cornell Woolrich (novel)
Maxwell Shane (written for the screen by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
20 August 1956 (Sweden) more
Plot:
A musician was hypnotised in order to commit a crime. When he wakes up he tries to find the truth with... more | add synopsis
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I'd really love to see/find this film again. more

Cast

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Edward G. Robinson ... Rene Bressard
Kevin McCarthy ... Stan Grayson
Connie Russell ... Gina - Stan's Girl
Virginia Christine ... Mrs. Sue Bressard

Rhys Williams ... Deputy Torrence
Gage Clarke ... Belknap / Harry Britten
Marian Carr ... Madge Novick
Barry Atwater ... Capt. Warner
Meade 'Lux' Lewis ... Meade
Billy May and His Orchestra ... Themselves (as Billy May and his Orchestra)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
Spain:89 min | USA:89 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)
Filming Locations:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Company:
United Artists more

Fun Stuff

Movie Connections:
Remake of Fear in the Night (1947) more
Soundtrack:
What's Your Sad Story more

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2 out of 4 people found the following comment useful:-
I'd really love to see/find this film again., 14 May 2000
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Author: Larry1230 from larwar1230@webtv.net

I saw this movie several years ago, and it scared me plenty. It used to run a lot on late night tv, but I haven't seen it in years. I'm surprised AMC doesn't pick it up with its' film noir series.

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