The Dark Past(1948)
SENSATIONAL SUSPENSE DRAMA!
The Dark Past Synopsis
A gang hold a family hostage in their own home. The leader of the escaped cons is bothered by a recurring dream that the doctor of the house may be able to analyze.
The Dark Past (1948) is a crime, thriller and drama film directed by Rudolph Maté, released on December 22, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars William Holden, Nina Foch, Lee J. Cobb and Adele Jergens. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Rudolph Maté
- Writers:
- Philip MacDonald, Michael Blankfort, Oscar Saul
- Producers:
- Buddy Adler
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Walker
- Composer:
- George Duning
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Dark Past (1948) Trailer
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The Dark Past Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Holden
as Al Walker
Nina Foch
as Betty
Lee J. Cobb
as Dr. Andrew Collins
Adele Jergens
as Laura Stevens
- Stephen Dunne
Stephen Dunne
as Owen Talbot
Lois Maxwell
as Ruth Collins
Berry Kroeger
as Mike
Steven Geray
as Prof. Fred Linder
Wilton Graff
as Frank Stevens
Robert Osterloh
as Pete
Kathryn Card
as Nora
Charles Cane
as Sheriff (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Rudolph Maté, written by Philip MacDonald, Michael Blankfort and Oscar Saul, produced by Buddy Adler.
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The Dark Past Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 41 ratings.
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The Dark Past – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Dark Past?
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The main cast of The Dark Past (1948) includes William Holden, Nina Foch, Lee J. Cobb, Adele Jergens and Stephen Dunne. The film was directed by Rudolph Maté. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dark Past released?
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The Dark Past was released on December 22, 1948 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is The Dark Past worth watching?
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The Dark Past (1948) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Dark Past?
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