Born to Be Bad
"Women hated her...but men DESIRED her!"
Originally released in 1950. Born to Be Bad is a drama film. directed by Nicholas Ray.
Starring Joan Fontaine, Robert Ryan, and Zachary Scott
Synopsis
Christabel Caine has the face of angel and the heart of a swamp rat. She'll step on anyone to get what she wants, including her own family. A master of manipulation, she covertly breaks off the engagement of her trusting cousin, Donna, to her fabulously wealthy beau, Curtis Carey. Once married to Curtis herself, Christabel continues her affair with novelist Nick Bradley, who knows she's evil, but loves her anyway.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 28, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (40 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joan Fontaine
as Christabel Caine Carey
Robert Ryan
as Nick Bradley
Zachary Scott
as Curtis Carey
Joan Leslie
as Donna Foster
Mel Ferrer
as Gabriel 'Gobby' Broome
Harold Vermilyea
as John Caine
Virginia Farmer
as Aunt Clara Caine
Kathleen Howard
as Mrs. Bolton
Dick Ryan
as Arthur, Curtis' Butler
Bess Flowers
as Mrs. Worthington
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Born to Be Bad about?
Christabel Caine has the face of angel and the heart of a swamp rat. She'll step on anyone to get what she wants, including her own family. A master of manipulation, she covertly breaks off the eng...
Who directed Born to Be Bad?
Born to Be Bad was directed by Nicholas Ray.
How long is Born to Be Bad?
Born to Be Bad has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Born to Be Bad released?
Born to Be Bad was released on September 28, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Born to Be Bad?
The main cast of Born to Be Bad includes Joan Fontaine, Robert Ryan, Zachary Scott, Joan Leslie, Mel Ferrer.