Cast a Dark Shadow (1955)
No woman could resist his sinister charm!
Edward "Teddy" Bare is a ruthless schemer who thinks he's hit the big time when he kills his older wife, believing he will inherit a fortune. When things don't go according to plan, Teddy sets his sights on a new victim: wealthy widow Freda Jeffries. Unfortunately for the unscrupulous criminal, Freda is much more guarded and sassy than his last wife, making separating her from her money considerably more challenging.
Director: Lewis Gilbert
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: September 20, 1955
Cast
- Dirk Bogarde - Edward "Teddy" Bare
- Margaret Lockwood - Freda Jeffries
- Kay Walsh - Charlotte Young
- Kathleen Harrison - Emmie
- Robert Flemyng - Phillip Mortimer
- Mona Washbourne - Monica Bare
- Philip Stainton - Charlie Mann
- Walter Hudd - Coroner
- Lita Roza - Singer
- Myrtle Reed - Waitress (Uncredited)
Screenplay
- Janet Green (Theatre Play)
- Janet Green (Story)
- John Cresswell (Screenplay)
Music: Antony Hopkins
Cinematography: Jack Asher
Editing: Gordon Pilkington
Production: Angel Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on play or musical, film noir, british noir, gold digger, wealthy widow, wife murder
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cast a Dark Shadow about?
- Edward "Teddy" Bare is a ruthless schemer who thinks he's hit the big time when he kills his older wife, believing he will inherit a fortune. When things don't go according to plan, Teddy sets his sights on a new victim: wealthy widow Freda Jeffries. Unfortunately for the unscrupulous criminal, Freda is much more guarded and sassy than his last wife, making separating her from her money considerably more challenging.
- Who directed Cast a Dark Shadow?
- Cast a Dark Shadow was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
- Who stars in Cast a Dark Shadow?
- Cast a Dark Shadow stars Dirk Bogarde, Margaret Lockwood, Kay Walsh, Kathleen Harrison, Robert Flemyng, Mona Washbourne.
- How long is Cast a Dark Shadow?
- Cast a Dark Shadow has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Cast a Dark Shadow?
- Cast a Dark Shadow is a Thriller film.
- Where was Cast a Dark Shadow produced?
- Cast a Dark Shadow was produced in United Kingdom.