Whirlpool
“Tomorrow she will know what she did tonight!!”
The wife of a psychoanalyst falls prey to a devious quack hypnotist when he discovers she is an habitual shoplifter. Then one of his previous patients now being treated by the real doctor is found murdered, with her still at the scene, and suspicion points only one way.
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About Whirlpool
Whirlpool is a 1950 English-language thriller, crime and drama film directed by Otto Preminger. The cast is led by Gene Tierney, José Ferrer, Richard Conte. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings.
Whirlpool was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on January 13, 1950, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Otto Preminger
- Writers
- Ben Hecht, Andrew Solt
- Release date
- January 13, 1950
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
Whirlpool cast & crew
Whirlpool was directed by Otto Preminger and written by Ben Hecht and Andrew Solt.
The cast features Gene Tierney as Ann Sutton, José Ferrer as David Korvo, Richard Conte as Dr. William 'Bill' Sutton, Charles Bickford as Lt. James Colton, Eduard Franz as Martin Avery, and Barbara O'Neil as Theresa "Terry" Randolph.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Raksin, cinematography is by Arthur C. Miller, and it was produced by Otto Preminger.
Is Whirlpool worth watching?
Whirlpool holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 100 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller, crime, and drama, Whirlpool is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Whirlpool
Gene Tierney
Ann Sutton
José Ferrer
David Korvo
Richard Conte
Dr. William 'Bill' Sutton
Charles Bickford
Lt. James Colton
Eduard Franz
Martin Avery
Barbara O'Neil
Theresa "Terry" Randolph
Constance Collier
Tina Cosgrove
Fortunio Bonanova
Feruccio di Ravallo
Lawrence Dobkin
Dr. Wayne
Robert Foulk
Policeman Andy (uncredited)
Larry Keating
Mr. Simms (uncredited)
Myrtle Anderson
Ann's Maid (uncredited)
Whirlpool — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Whirlpool in United States?
Whirlpool is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Whirlpool in?
Whirlpool is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Whirlpool?
Whirlpool runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Whirlpool rated?
Whirlpool is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 100 ratings.
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