Born to Be Bad
“Women hated her...but men DESIRED her!”
Christabel Caine has the face of angel and the heart of a swamp rat. She'll step on anyone to get what she wants, including her own family. A master of manipulation, she covertly breaks off the engagement of her trusting cousin, Donna, to her fabulously wealthy beau, Curtis Carey. Once married to Curtis herself, Christabel continues her affair with novelist Nick Bradley, who knows she's evil, but loves her anyway.
Where to watch Born to Be Bad in United States
Can I watch Born to Be Bad in United States? Yes — you can stream Born to Be Bad in United States on YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | SFR Play | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
About Born to Be Bad
Born to Be Bad is a 1950 English-language drama film directed by Nicholas Ray. The cast is led by Joan Fontaine, Robert Ryan, Zachary Scott. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV.
Born to Be Bad was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 21, 1950.
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Writers
- Edith R. Sommer
- Release date
- September 21, 1950
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- RKO Radio Pictures
Born to Be Bad cast & crew
Born to Be Bad was directed by Nicholas Ray and written by Edith R. Sommer.
The cast features Joan Fontaine as Christabel, Robert Ryan as Nick, Zachary Scott as Curtis, Joan Leslie as Donna, Mel Ferrer as Gobby, and Harold Vermilyea as John Caine.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Friedrich Hollaender, cinematography is by Nicholas Musuraca, and it was produced by Sid Rogell and Robert Sparks.
Is Born to Be Bad worth watching?
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Born to Be Bad is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Born to Be Bad
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Cast of Born to Be Bad
Joan Fontaine
Christabel
Robert Ryan
Nick
Zachary Scott
Curtis
Joan Leslie
Donna
Mel Ferrer
Gobby
Harold Vermilyea
John Caine
Virginia Farmer
Aunt Clara
Kathleen Howard
Mrs. Bolton
Dick Ryan
Arthur
Bess Flowers
Mrs. Worthington
Joy Hallward
Mrs. Porter
Hazel Boyne
Committee Woman
Born to Be Bad — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Born to Be Bad in United States?
Born to Be Bad is streaming on YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is Born to Be Bad on YouTube TV?
Yes — Born to Be Bad is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Born to Be Bad in?
Born to Be Bad is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Born to Be Bad?
Born to Be Bad runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
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