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The Dark Past

1948·Movie·NR·74 min·6.0(41)

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
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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

William Holden

Al Walker

Nina Foch

Nina Foch

Betty

Lee J. Cobb

Lee J. Cobb

Dr. Andrew Collins

Adele Jergens

Adele Jergens

Laura Stevens

Stephen Dunne

Stephen Dunne

Owen Talbot

Lois Maxwell

Lois Maxwell

Ruth Collins

Berry Kroeger

Berry Kroeger

Mike

Steven Geray

Steven Geray

Prof. Fred Linder

Wilton Graff

Wilton Graff

Frank Stevens

Robert Osterloh

Robert Osterloh

Pete

Kathryn Card

Kathryn Card

Nora

Charles Cane

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.

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