

The Damned Don't Cry
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Fed up with her small-town marriage, a woman goes after the big time and gets mixed up with the mob.
Where to watch The Damned Don't Cry in United States
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Where is The Damned Don't Cry streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Damned Don't Cry
The Damned Don't Cry is a 1950 English-language crime and drama film directed by Vincent Sherman. The cast is led by Joan Crawford, David Brian, Steve Cochran. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Damned Don't Cry was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 13, 1950, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Vincent Sherman
- Writers
- Jerome Weidman, Harold Medford, Gertrude Walker
- Release date
- May 13, 1950
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
The Damned Don't Cry cast & crew
The Damned Don't Cry was directed by Vincent Sherman and written by Jerome Weidman, Harold Medford, and Gertrude Walker.
The cast features Joan Crawford as Ethel Whitehead, David Brian as George Castleman, Steve Cochran as Nick Prenta, Kent Smith as Martin Blackford, Hugh Sanders as Grady, and Selena Royle as Patricia Longworth.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof, cinematography is by Ted D. McCord, and it was produced by Jerry Wald.
Is The Damned Don't Cry worth watching?
The Damned Don't Cry holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 63 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, The Damned Don't Cry is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Damned Don't Cry
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Cast of The Damned Don't Cry

Joan Crawford
Ethel Whitehead

David Brian
George Castleman

Steve Cochran
Nick Prenta

Kent Smith
Martin Blackford

Hugh Sanders
Grady

Selena Royle
Patricia Longworth

Jacqueline deWit
Sandra

Morris Ankrum
Jim Whitehead

Edith Evanson
Mrs. Castleman

Richard Egan
Roy Whitehead
Bob Alden
Messenger (uncredited)

Bonnie Bannon
Woman in Casino (uncredited)
The Damned Don't Cry — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Damned Don't Cry in United States?
The Damned Don't Cry is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Damned Don't Cry in?
The Damned Don't Cry is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Damned Don't Cry?
The Damned Don't Cry runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is The Damned Don't Cry rated?
The Damned Don't Cry is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 63 ratings.











