The Fearmakers (1958)
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- Approved
- 1h 25min
- Crime, Drama
- Oct 1958 (USA)
- Movie
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| Dana Andrews | ... |
Alan Eaton
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| Dick Foran | ... |
Jim McGinnis
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| Marilee Earle | ... |
Lorraine Dennis
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| Veda Ann Borg | ... |
Vivian Loder
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| Kelly Thordsen | ... |
Harold 'Hal' Loder
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| Roy Gordon | ... |
Sen. Walder
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| Joel Marston | ... |
Rodney Hillyer
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| Dennis Moore | ... |
Army Doctor
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| Oliver Blake | ... |
Dr. Gregory Jessup
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| Janet Brandt | ... |
Walder's Secretary
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Fran Andrade | ... |
TWA Stewardess
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| Mel Tormé | ... |
Barney Bond
(as Mel Torme)
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Robert Fortier | ... |
Col. Buchane (scenesDeleted)
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| Robert Carson | ... |
Man Speaking in Conference Room (uncredited)
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| Lyle Latell | ... |
Police Sergeant Dispatcher (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jacques Tourneur | ||
Written by
| Elliot West | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Chris Appley | ... | (screenplay) |
| Darwin L. Teilhet | ... | (novel) (as Darwin Teilhet) |
Produced by
| Leon Chooluck | ... | associate producer |
| Martin H. Lancer | ... | producer |
Music by
| Irving Gertz | ||
Cinematography by
| Sam Leavitt | ... | director of cinematography |
Editing by
| J.R. Whittredge | ||
Editorial Department
| Paul Laune | ... | associate editor |
Art Direction by
| Serge Krizman | ||
Set Decoration by
| James Roach | ||
Makeup Department
| Dave Grayson | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Eugene Anderson Jr. | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Irving W. Sindler | ... | property master (as Irving Sindler) |
Sound Department
| John K. Kean | ... | sound (as John Kean) |
| James Nelson | ... | sound effects editor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| James Almond | ... | lighting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Frank Roberts | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Harry Eisen | ... | music editor |
| Irving Gertz | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Dolores Rubin | ... | script supervisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1958) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1958) (Canada) (theatrical) (as United Artists Corporation, Ltd.)
- United Artists (1958) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as United Artists Corporation, Ltd.)
- United Artists (Australasia) (1958) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United Artists (Australasia) (1958) (New Zealand) (theatrical)
- Artistas Unidos (1958) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Los Artistas Asociados (1958) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Sonoro Filme (1958) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Les Artistes Associés S.A.B. (1959) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Kino Lorber (2022) (United States) (Blu-ray) (included in "Film Noir - The Dark Side of Cinema VII")
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Westheimer Company (optical effects)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Alan Eaton is a Korean War veteran and ex-POW who returns to the USA after his release from captivity. Back in Washington, DC he tries to re-adjust to civilian life by returning to work. He co-owns a public relations-opinion research firm together with his business partner Clark Baker. However, he is shocked to learn that Clark Baker died in a hit-and-run accident the previous year. Also, Clark Baker, who had power-of-attorney during Alan's absence, had sold the firm to one of the employees, Jim McGinnis. Alan explains to Jim McGinnis that Clark Baker only had power of attorney to run the business, not to sell it without Alan's consent. McGinnis implies that Alan was duly informed ahead of time via letters sent to him while he was a POW in Korea. Feigning compassion, McGinnis offers Alan a job because their clients respect and trust the Eaton name. Alan Eaton asks for time to consider the offer. He then visits his old friend, Senator Walder, who voices his suspicions regarding the illegal manipulation of polls by the new owner of the firm, Jim McGinnis. The Senator encourages Alan Eaton to accept the job with McGinnis' firm and investigate any irregularity. In the course of his investigation, Alan, with the help of sympathetic young secretary, Lorraine Dennis, uncovers the whole illegal affair. He discovers that Jim McGinnis falsifies the statistics and poll data in order to make or break various candidates to public office. In his efforts, McGinnis, who makes big bucks out of this, is aided by a network of subversives. However, Alan and Lorraine know that uncovering facts is one thing and proving them is another thing. They must gather evidence and go to the authorities, even if this means risking their lives. Written by nufs68 |
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| Taglines | MASTERS OF FEAR! MASTERS OF INTRIGUE! MERCHANTS OF MURDER! (original poster-all caps) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Third and final collaboration between Dana Andrews and director Jacques Tourneur, who were good friends in real life. The first was the Western, Canyon Passage (1946), followed by the horror classic Curse of the Demon (1957) (Night of the Demon). See more » |
| Goofs | Alan Eaton is depicted as flying in three different airplanes on his flight to Washington, D.C. at the beginning of the film. First is an obvious model of a Lockheed Constellation (L-049 or L-749) with round windows. Next, as seen from inside and outside is a Lockheed Super Constellation (L-1049) with square windows and a white nose. Lastly, when the airliner lands it is a Lockheed Starliner (L-1649A) with a black nose. See more » |
| Quotes |
Alan Eaton:
You know, Lorraine, you're not only very kind... you're very lovely. Lorraine Dennis: [Breaking into a big smile] I thought you'd *never* notice! See more » |