Official movie poster for Pretty Poison (1968), a crime drama film

Pretty Poison(1968)

What Brought A Nice Kid Like Sue Ann To A Shocking Moment Like This?

6.7(95)1h 29m1968-07-18
CrimeDramaRomanceThriller

Pretty Poison Synopsis

A troubled arsonist spins a tale of espionage to a captivating girl, who becomes enthralled and entangled in his dangerous fantasies, leading to unexpected murder and chaos that change their lives forever.

Pretty Poison (1968) is a crime, drama, romance and thriller film directed by Noel Black, released on July 18, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Anthony Perkins, Tuesday Weld, Beverly Garland and John Randolph. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 95 ratings.

Director:
Noel Black
Writers:
Stephen Geller, Lorenzo Semple Jr.
Producers:
Marshall Backlar, Noel Black
Cinematographer:
David L. Quaid
Composer:
Johnny Mandel
Production:
20th Century Fox, Lawrence Turman Productions
Budget:
$1,300,000
Revenue:
$2,075,000
Status:
Released

Pretty Poison (1968) Trailer

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Pretty Poison Videos & Clips

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Pretty Poison Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 95 ratings.

John Chard

8/10

The Pitt and the Poison. Pretty Poison is directed by Noel Black and adapted to screenplay by Lorenzo Semple Junior from the novel “She Let Him Continue” written by Stephen Geller. It stars Anthony Perkins, Tuesday Weld, Beverly Garland, John Randolph and Dick O’Neill. Music is by Johnny Mandel and cinematography by David Quaid. Pure definition of a culter movie? Probably Pretty Poison. A wonderfully odd neo-noir…

Reviewed on March 8, 2014

Wuchak

6/10

**_A psychopath is loose in western Massachusetts_** When a young man is released from a mental institution for a crime committed when he was 15 (Anthony Perkins), he gets a mundane job at a chemical factory while drawn to a fetching high school cheerleader (Tuesday Weld). "Pretty Poison" (1968) is a psychological drama with a couple crime-oriented thrills that some consider a subtle black comedy. It comes in the…

Reviewed on October 20, 2024

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Pretty Poison – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Pretty Poison online?

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Pretty Poison (1968) 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 Pretty Poison?

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The main cast of Pretty Poison (1968) includes Anthony Perkins, Tuesday Weld, Beverly Garland, John Randolph and Dick O'Neill. The film was directed by Noel Black. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Pretty Poison released?

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Pretty Poison was released on July 18, 1968 and runs for 1h 29m.

Is Pretty Poison worth watching?

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Pretty Poison (1968) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 95 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Pretty Poison?

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