Official movie poster for Whirlpool (1950), a thriller crime film

Whirlpool(1950)

Tomorrow she will know what she did tonight!!

6.4(102)1h 38m1950-01-13
ThrillerCrimeDrama

Whirlpool Synopsis

The wife of a psychoanalyst falls prey to a devious quack hypnotist when he discovers she is an habitual shoplifter. Then one of his previous patients now being treated by the real doctor is found murdered, with her still at the scene, and suspicion points only one way.

Whirlpool (1950) is a thriller, crime and drama film directed by Otto Preminger, released on January 13, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Gene Tierney, José Ferrer, Richard Conte and Charles Bickford. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 102 ratings.

Director:
Otto Preminger
Writers:
Guy Endore, Ben Hecht, Andrew Solt
Producers:
Otto Preminger
Cinematographer:
Arthur C. Miller
Composer:
David Raksin
Production:
20th Century Fox
Status:
Released

Whirlpool (1950) Trailer

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Whirlpool Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 102 ratings.

John Chard

7/10

A successful marriage is usually based on what a husband and wife don't know about each other. An interesting and divisive film noir thriller directed by Otto Preminger and written by Ben Hecht (under the blacklist pseudonym Lester Barstow) and Andrew Solt. Adapted from the novel "Methinks the Lady" written by Guy Endore, the film Stars Gene Tierney, Richard Conte, José Ferrer, and Charles Bickford. Arthur C.…

Reviewed on March 15, 2014

CinemaSerf

7/10

This might well be my favourite role for José Ferrer as he portrays the hypnotist charged with treating "Ann" (Gene Tierney). She's a bit of a kleptomaniac and both she and doctor husband "William" (Richard Conte) are determined to find out just what, if anything, is in her past and triggering this behaviour. It's not as if they are poor or that she needs the things she is stealing... Anyway, the clearly…

Reviewed on December 22, 2024

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Whirlpool – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Whirlpool online?

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Whirlpool (1950) is available to stream on YouTube TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Whirlpool?

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The main cast of Whirlpool (1950) includes Gene Tierney, José Ferrer, Richard Conte, Charles Bickford and Eduard Franz. The film was directed by Otto Preminger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Whirlpool released?

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Whirlpool was released on January 13, 1950 and runs for 1h 38m.

Is Whirlpool worth watching?

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Whirlpool (1950) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 102 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Whirlpool?

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Yes. The official Whirlpool trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.