Official movie poster for The Web (1947), a crime drama film

The Web(1947)

7.1(48)1h 27m1947-06-04
CrimeDramaThriller

The Web Synopsis

A brash young lawyer takes a short-term, high-paying job as bodyguard for a slick business exec being threatened by a former partner, and quickly realizes he may be in over his head.

The Web (1947) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Michael Gordon, released on June 4, 1947 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Ella Raines, Edmond O'Brien, William Bendix and Vincent Price. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 48 ratings.

Director:
Michael Gordon
Writers:
William Bowers, Bertram Millhauser, Harry Kurnitz
Producers:
Jerry Bresler
Cinematographer:
Irving Glassberg
Production:
Universal International Pictures
Status:
Released

The Web (1947) Trailer

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The Web Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 48 ratings.

John Chard

7/10

I'm a lawyer not a bodyguard. The Web is directed by Michael Gordon and collectively written by William Bowers, Bertram Millhauser and Harry Kurnitz. It stars Edmond O'Brien, Ella Raines, William Bendix and Vincent Price. Music is by Hans J. Salter and cinematography by Irving Glassberg. A good and solid film noir from one of the golden years of the film making style. Plot pitches O'Brien as a small time lawyer,…

Reviewed on August 23, 2015

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The Web – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Web online?

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The Web (1947) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in The Web?

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The main cast of The Web (1947) includes Ella Raines, Edmond O'Brien, William Bendix, Vincent Price and Maria Palmer. The film was directed by Michael Gordon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Web released?

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The Web was released on June 4, 1947 and runs for 1h 27m.

Is The Web worth watching?

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The Web (1947) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Web?

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