Don't Bother to Knock movie poster

Don't Bother to Knock

"… a wicked sensation as the lonely girl in room 809!"

July 18, 1952 1h 16m 6.6/10 (157 votes)

Originally released in 1952. Don't Bother to Knock is a drama/thriller film. directed by Roy Ward Baker. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Richard Widmark, Marilyn Monroe, and Anne Bancroft

Synopsis

An airline pilot pursues a live-in babysitter at his hotel and gradually realizes she is not as stable as perhaps she should be.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 18, 1952 73 years ago
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Runtime 1h 16m 76 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (157 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • 20th Century Fox

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Don't Bother to Knock about?

An airline pilot pursues a live-in babysitter at his hotel and gradually realizes she is not as stable as perhaps she should be.

Who directed Don't Bother to Knock?

Don't Bother to Knock was directed by Roy Ward Baker.

How long is Don't Bother to Knock?

Don't Bother to Knock has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).

When was Don't Bother to Knock released?

Don't Bother to Knock was released on July 18, 1952 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Don't Bother to Knock?

The main cast of Don't Bother to Knock includes Richard Widmark, Marilyn Monroe, Anne Bancroft, Donna Corcoran, Jeanne Cagney.

Is Don't Bother to Knock worth watching?

Don't Bother to Knock has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 157 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.