The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

Name: The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1946-08-19
Duration: 1 h 55 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott, Kirk Douglas, Judith Anderson

1946·Movie·NR·115 min·★ 7.1(189)

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“Fate drew them together… and only murder could part them!”

Three childhood friends, Martha, Walter and Sam, share a terrible secret. Over time, the ambitious Martha and the pusillanimous Walter have married. She is a cold businesswoman; he is the district attorney: a perfect combination to dominate the corrupt city of Iverstown at will. But the unexpected return of Sam, after years of absence, deeply disturbs the life of the odd couple.

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About The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers is a 1946 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Lewis Milestone. The cast is led by Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 19, 1946, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $3 million worldwide.

Director: Lewis Milestone
Writers: Robert Rossen
Release date: August 19, 1946
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Box office: $3 million
Production: Paramount Pictures

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The Strange Love of Martha Ivers cast & crew

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers was directed by Lewis Milestone and written by Robert Rossen.

The cast features Barbara Stanwyck as Martha Ivers, Van Heflin as Sam Masterson, Lizabeth Scott as Antonia 'Toni' Marachek, Kirk Douglas as Walter O'Neil, Judith Anderson as Mrs. Ivers, and Roman Bohnen as Mr. O'Neil.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Miklós Rózsa, cinematography is by Victor Milner, and it was produced by Hal B. Wallis.

Is The Strange Love of Martha Ivers worth watching?

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 189 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and thriller, The Strange Love of Martha Ivers is worth a place on your watchlist.

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