

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. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.
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
- Michael Blankfort, Albert Duffy, Philip MacDonald
- 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 Michael Blankfort, Albert Duffy, and Philip MacDonald.
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?
The Dark Past is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Dark Past on Tubi TV?
Yes — The Dark Past is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.
▸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.











