Cast a Dark Shadow
"No woman could resist his sinister charm!"
Originally released in 1955. Cast a Dark Shadow is a thriller film. directed by Lewis Gilbert. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dirk Bogarde, Margaret Lockwood, and Kay Walsh
Synopsis
Edward "Teddy" Bare is a ruthless schemer who thinks he's hit the big time when he kills his older wife, believing he will inherit a fortune. When things don't go according to plan, Teddy sets his sights on a new victim: wealthy widow Freda Jeffries. Unfortunately for the unscrupulous criminal, Freda is much more guarded and sassy than his last wife, making separating her from her money considerably more challenging.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 20, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (54 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dirk Bogarde
as Edward "Teddy" Bare
Margaret Lockwood
as Freda Jeffries
Kay Walsh
as Charlotte Young
Kathleen Harrison
as Emmie
Robert Flemyng
as Phillip Mortimer
Mona Washbourne
as Monica Bare
Philip Stainton
as Charlie Mann
Walter Hudd
as Coroner
Lita Roza
as Singer
Myrtle Reed
as Waitress (Uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Angel Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cast a Dark Shadow about?
Edward "Teddy" Bare is a ruthless schemer who thinks he's hit the big time when he kills his older wife, believing he will inherit a fortune. When things don't go according to plan, Teddy sets his ...
Who directed Cast a Dark Shadow?
Cast a Dark Shadow was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
How long is Cast a Dark Shadow?
Cast a Dark Shadow has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Cast a Dark Shadow released?
Cast a Dark Shadow was released on September 20, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cast a Dark Shadow?
The main cast of Cast a Dark Shadow includes Dirk Bogarde, Margaret Lockwood, Kay Walsh, Kathleen Harrison, Robert Flemyng.