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Cast a Dark Shadow

NR19551h 23mLewis Gilbert
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 86%
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"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.

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Based On Play Or MusicalFilm NoirBritish NoirGold DiggerWealthy WidowWife Murder

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What is Cast a Dark Shadow (1955) 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…

Who stars in Cast a Dark Shadow?

Cast a Dark Shadow stars Dirk Bogarde (Edward "Teddy" Bare), Margaret Lockwood (Freda Jeffries), Kay Walsh (Charlotte Young), Kathleen Harrison (Emmie), Robert Flemyng (Phillip Mortimer). The film was directed by Lewis Gilbert.

How long is Cast a Dark Shadow?

Cast a Dark Shadow has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1955. It is rated NR.

Is Cast a Dark Shadow worth watching?

Cast a Dark Shadow holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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