The Depraved(1957)
A CHANCE ENCOUNTER LEADS TO A PERFECT MURDER PLOT
The Depraved Synopsis
Fed up with her wealthy but abusive husband, Tom (Basil Dignam), young English homemaker Laura Wilton (Anne Heywood) conspires with her lover, American Army captain Dave Dillon (Robert Arden), to have her boozy spouse meet an "accidental" demise. But a nosy copper (Denis Shaw) suspects foul play, and soon the lovers' crafty scheme deteriorates into fear, distrust and betrayal. Paul Dickson directs this vintage noir thriller.
The Depraved (1957) is a drama, thriller and crime film directed by Paul Dickson, released on November 1, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Anne Heywood, Robert Arden, Carroll Levis and Basil Dignam. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Dickson
- Writers:
- Brian Clemens, Edith Dell
- Producers:
- Edward J. Danziger, Harry Lee Danziger
- Cinematographer:
- James Wilson
- Composer:
- Albert Elms
- Production:
- Danziger Productions Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
The Depraved Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anne Heywood
as Laura Wilton
Robert Arden
as Dave Dillon
- Carroll Levis
Carroll Levis
as Major Kelloway
Basil Dignam
as Tom Wilton
Denis Shaw
as Inspector O'Flynn
Robert Ayres
as Colonel-in-chief
Garry Thorne
as Kaufmann
Hal Osmond
as Barman
- Gil Winfield
Gil Winfield
as Sergeant U.S. Army
- John Adams
John Adams
as Man Discovering Crashed Car (uncredited)
- Philip Johns
Philip Johns
as Milligan - U.S. Army Officer (uncredited)
Al Mulock
as Lieutenant - U.S. Army (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Paul Dickson, written by Brian Clemens and Edith Dell, produced by Edward J. Danziger and Harry Lee Danziger.
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The Depraved Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Depraved – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Depraved?
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The main cast of The Depraved (1957) includes Anne Heywood, Robert Arden, Carroll Levis, Basil Dignam and Denis Shaw. The film was directed by Paul Dickson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Depraved released?
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The Depraved was released on November 1, 1957 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is The Depraved worth watching?
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The Depraved (1957) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.