Fate drew them together… and only murder could part them!
Three childhood friends, Martha, Walter and Sam, share a terrible secret. Over time, the ambitious Martha and the pusillanimous Walter have married. She is a cold businesswoman; he is the district attorney: a perfect combination to dominate the corrupt city of Iverstown at will. But the unexpected return of Sam, after years of absence, deeply disturbs the life of the odd couple.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) is a drama and thriller film directed by Lewis Milestone, released on August 19, 1946 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott and Kirk Douglas. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 195 ratings.
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Barbara Stanwyck
as Martha Ivers
Van Heflin
as Sam Masterson
Lizabeth Scott
as Antonia 'Toni' Marachek
Kirk Douglas
as Walter O'Neil
Judith Anderson
as Mrs. Ivers
Roman Bohnen
as Mr. O'Neil
Darryl Hickman
as Young Sam
Janis Wilson
as Young Martha
Ann Doran
as Bobbi St. John
Frank Orth
as Hotel Clerk
James Flavin
as Police Detective #1
Mickey Kuhn
as Young Walter
Directed by Lewis Milestone, written by Robert Rossen and John Patrick, produced by Hal B. Wallis.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 195 ratings.
It's what the law says isn't it Walter? The Strange Love of Martha Ivers is directed by Lewis Milestone and stars Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott and Kirk Douglas (in his film debut). Robert Rossen and Robert Riskin adapt from the short story "Love Lies Bleeding" by playwright John Patrick (using the pseudonym Jack Patrick). It's produced by Hal B. Wallis, the film is scored by Miklos Rozsa,…
Reviewed on September 9, 2019
Barbara Stanwyck aways could draw people into her characterisations and end up engendering support and sympathy - however deserving her character was. She excels again here as "Martha Ivers"; a wealthy women trapped in a pretty loveless marriage with débutant Kirk Douglas - a rather pathetic man who has a career built on the coat tails of his powerful wife. When their childhood friend "Sam" (Van Heflin) reappears…
Reviewed on July 7, 2022
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The main cast of The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) includes Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott, Kirk Douglas and Judith Anderson. The film was directed by Lewis Milestone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers was released on August 19, 1946 and runs for 1h 55m.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 195 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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