The Black Widow
Originally released in 1947. The Black Widow is a action/science fiction film. directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet. With a runtime of 3h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Bruce Edwards, Virginia Lee, and Carol Forman
Synopsis
The Daily Clarion hires detective story writer Steve Colt to investigate the deaths of a group of scientists working on an atomic rocket development project. Behind the killings is fortune teller Sombra, a spy from an Asian country intent on world domination, who is determined to pilfer the atomic rocket by luring workers from the project to her parlor and killing them with black widow spider venom when they refuse to cooperate.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
3h 0m
180 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Bruce Edwards
as Steve Colt
Virginia Lee
as Joyce Winters (as Virginia Lindley)
Carol Forman
as Sombra, The Black Widow
Anthony Warde
as Nick Ward
Ramsay Ames
as Ruth Dayton
I. Stanford Jolley
as Dr. Z.V. Jaffa
Dave Anderson
as Porter-Spy
Theodore Gottlieb
as Hitomu
Virginia Carroll
as Dr. Ann Curry
Gene Roth
as John M. Walker
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Black Widow about?
The Daily Clarion hires detective story writer Steve Colt to investigate the deaths of a group of scientists working on an atomic rocket development project. Behind the killings is fortune teller S...
Who directed The Black Widow?
The Black Widow was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
How long is The Black Widow?
The Black Widow has a runtime of 3 hours and 0 minutes (180 minutes total).
When was The Black Widow released?
The Black Widow was released on November 1, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Black Widow?
The main cast of The Black Widow includes Bruce Edwards, Virginia Lee, Carol Forman, Anthony Warde, Ramsay Ames.