The Dark Past
“SENSATIONAL SUSPENSE DRAMA!”
A gang hold a family hostage in their own home. The leader of the escaped cons is bothered by a recurring dream that the doctor of the house may be able to analyze.
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About The Dark Past
The Dark Past is a 1948 English-language crime, thriller and drama film directed by Rudolph Maté. The cast is led by William Holden, Nina Foch, Lee J. Cobb. It has a runtime of 1h 14m.
The Dark Past was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 22, 1948, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Rudolph Maté
- Writers
- Philip MacDonald, Michael Blankfort, Albert Duffy
- Release date
- December 22, 1948
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
The Dark Past cast & crew
The Dark Past was directed by Rudolph Maté and written by Philip MacDonald, Michael Blankfort, and Albert Duffy.
The cast features William Holden as Al Walker, Nina Foch as Betty, Lee J. Cobb as Dr. Andrew Collins, Adele Jergens as Laura Stevens, Stephen Dunne as Owen Talbot, and Lois Maxwell as Ruth Collins.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by George Duning, cinematography is by Joseph Walker, and it was produced by Buddy Adler.
Is The Dark Past worth watching?
At 1h 14m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, thriller, and drama, The Dark Past is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Dark Past
William Holden
Al Walker
Nina Foch
Betty
Lee J. Cobb
Dr. Andrew Collins
Adele Jergens
Laura Stevens
Stephen Dunne
Owen Talbot
Lois Maxwell
Ruth Collins
Berry Kroeger
Mike
Steven Geray
Prof. Fred Linder
Wilton Graff
Frank Stevens
Robert Osterloh
Pete
Kathryn Card
Nora
Charles Cane
Sheriff (uncredited)
The Dark Past — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Dark Past in United States?
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▸What language is The Dark Past in?
The Dark Past is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Dark Past?
The Dark Past runs 1 hours 14 minutes (74 minutes).
▸What is The Dark Past rated?
The Dark Past is rated NR. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 41 ratings.
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