The Bad Seed
"For little Rhoda, murder is child's play."
Originally released in 1956. The Bad Seed is a thriller/drama film. directed by Mervyn LeRoy. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Nancy Kelly, Patty McCormack, and Henry Jones
Synopsis
Air Force Colonel Kenneth Penmark and his wife, Christine, adore their daughter Rhoda, despite her secret tendency for selfishness. Christine keeps her knowledge of her daughter's darker side to herself, but when a schoolmate of Rhoda's dies mysteriously, her self-deception unravels.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 12, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
2h 9m
129 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (254 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nancy Kelly
as Christine Penmark
Patty McCormack
as Rhoda Penmark
Henry Jones
as Leroy Jessup
Eileen Heckart
as Hortense Daigle
Evelyn Varden
as Monica Breedlove
William Hopper
as Col. Kenneth Penmark
Paul Fix
as Richard Bravo
Jesse White
as Emory Wages
Gage Clarke
as Reginald "Reggie" Tasker
Joan Croydon
as Claudia Fern
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bad Seed about?
Air Force Colonel Kenneth Penmark and his wife, Christine, adore their daughter Rhoda, despite her secret tendency for selfishness. Christine keeps her knowledge of her daughter's darker side to he...
Who directed The Bad Seed?
The Bad Seed was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
How long is The Bad Seed?
The Bad Seed has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
When was The Bad Seed released?
The Bad Seed was released on September 12, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bad Seed?
The main cast of The Bad Seed includes Nancy Kelly, Patty McCormack, Henry Jones, Eileen Heckart, Evelyn Varden.
Is The Bad Seed worth watching?
The Bad Seed has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 254 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.