Born to Be Bad(1950)
Women hated her...but men DESIRED her!
Born to Be Bad Synopsis
Christabel Caine has the face of angel and the heart of a swamp rat. She'll step on anyone to get what she wants, including her own family. A master of manipulation, she covertly breaks off the engagement of her trusting cousin, Donna, to her fabulously wealthy beau, Curtis Carey. Once married to Curtis herself, Christabel continues her affair with novelist Nick Bradley, who knows she's evil, but loves her anyway.
Born to Be Bad (1950) is a drama film directed by Nicholas Ray, released on September 21, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Joan Fontaine, Robert Ryan, Zachary Scott and Joan Leslie. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicholas Ray
- Writers:
- Edith R. Sommer, Charles Schnee, Anne Parrish
- Producers:
- Robert Sparks
- Cinematographer:
- Nicholas Musuraca
- Composer:
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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Born to Be Bad Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joan Fontaine
as Christabel
Robert Ryan
as Nick
Zachary Scott
as Curtis
Joan Leslie
as Donna
Mel Ferrer
as Gobby
Harold Vermilyea
as John Caine
Virginia Farmer
as Aunt Clara
Kathleen Howard
as Mrs. Bolton
- Dick Ryan
Dick Ryan
as Arthur
Bess Flowers
as Mrs. Worthington
Joy Hallward
as Mrs. Porter
- Hazel Boyne
Hazel Boyne
as Committee Woman
Key crew
Directed by Nicholas Ray, written by Edith R. Sommer, Charles Schnee and Anne Parrish, produced by Robert Sparks.
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Born to Be Bad Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 42 ratings.
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Born to Be Bad – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Born to Be Bad online?
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Born to Be Bad (1950) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Born to Be Bad?
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The main cast of Born to Be Bad (1950) includes Joan Fontaine, Robert Ryan, Zachary Scott, Joan Leslie and Mel Ferrer. The film was directed by Nicholas Ray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Born to Be Bad released?
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Born to Be Bad was released on September 21, 1950 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Born to Be Bad worth watching?
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Born to Be Bad (1950) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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