Dark Purpose
L'Intrigo
“Two Great Stars in a New Picture-Of Love and Suspense!”
Synopsis
An American woman in Italy falls in love with a man, unaware that he has an insane wife hidden in the attic.
Top Cast
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Shirley Jones
Karen Williams
Rossano Brazzi
Count Paolo Barbarelli
George Sanders
Raymond Fontaine
Giorgia Moll
Cora Barbarelli
Micheline Presle
Monique Bouvier
Emma Baron
Gregoria
Mathilda Calnan
Mrs. Thompson (as Matilda Calman)
Mimo Billi
Marshal
Fanfulla
Florist (as Luigi Visconti)
Antonio Piretti
Charles Fawcett
Martin
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vittorio Sala, George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Massimo D'Avak
- Original Score
- Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
- Original Title
- L'Intrigo
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Galatea Film, B.B.H. Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vittorio Sala, George Marshall
Massimo D'Avak, Doris Hume Kilburn, David P. Harmon
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Gábor Pogány
Giancarlo Cappelli
Steve Barclay
Department Leadership Roster
Vittorio Sala
Director
George Marshall
Director
Steve Barclay
Producer
Giancarlo Cappelli
Editor
David P. Harmon
Writer
Tina Grani
Costume Design
Gábor Pogány
Director of Photography
Massimo D'Avak
Screenplay
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Purpose
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dark Purpose about?
An American woman in Italy falls in love with a man, unaware that he has an insane wife hidden in the attic.
Who directed Dark Purpose?
Dark Purpose was directed by Vittorio Sala, George Marshall.
Who stars in Dark Purpose?
The principal cast of Dark Purpose includes Shirley Jones, Rossano Brazzi, George Sanders, Giorgia Moll, Micheline Presle.
When was Dark Purpose released and how long is it?
Dark Purpose was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Purpose?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Purpose was composed by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino.
Is Dark Purpose based on a book or true story?
Dark Purpose is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Doris Hume Kilburn".