Alias Nick Beal (1949)
No man ever held more terrible power over women than this tall dark handsome stranger from nowhere!
After straight-arrow district attorney Joseph Foster says in frustration that he would sell his soul to bring down a local mob boss, a smooth-talking stranger named Nick Beal shows up with enough evidence to seal a conviction. When that success leads Foster to run for governor, Beal's unearthly hold on him turns the previously honest man corrupt, much to the displeasure of his wife and his steadfast minister.
Director: John Farrow
Genre: Drama, Crime, Fantasy
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: March 4, 1949
Cast
- Ray Milland - Nick Beal
- Audrey Totter - Donna Allen
- Thomas Mitchell - Joseph Foster
- George Macready - Thomas Garfield
- Fred Clark - Frankie Faulkner
- Geraldine Wall - Martha Foster
- Henry O'Neill - Judge Ben Hobbs
- Darryl Hickman - Larry Price
- Nestor Paiva - Karl
- King Donovan - Peter Wolfe
Screenplay
- Jonathan Latimer (Screenplay)
- Mindret Lord (Story)
Music: Franz Waxman
Cinematography: Lionel Lindon
Editing: Eda Warren
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
prostitute, fog, politician, moral conflict, pact with the devil, faust, film noir, soul selling, devil, district attorney, temptation, rise to power, mob boss, political corruption, false evidence
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alias Nick Beal about?
- After straight-arrow district attorney Joseph Foster says in frustration that he would sell his soul to bring down a local mob boss, a smooth-talking stranger named Nick Beal shows up with enough evidence to seal a conviction. When that success leads Foster to run for governor, Beal's unearthly hold on him turns the previously honest man corrupt, much to the displeasure of his wife and his steadfast minister.
- Who directed Alias Nick Beal?
- Alias Nick Beal was directed by John Farrow.
- Who stars in Alias Nick Beal?
- Alias Nick Beal stars Ray Milland, Audrey Totter, Thomas Mitchell, George Macready, Fred Clark, Geraldine Wall.
- How long is Alias Nick Beal?
- Alias Nick Beal has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Alias Nick Beal?
- Alias Nick Beal is a Drama, Crime, Fantasy film.
- Where was Alias Nick Beal produced?
- Alias Nick Beal was produced in United States of America.