A Fever in the Blood
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Synopsis
A judge, a district attorney and a U.S. senator, each hoping to be elected the next governor, attempt to manipulate a murder trial to advance their own political ambitions.
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Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Judge Leland Hoffman
Angie Dickinson
Cathy Simon
Jack Kelly
Dan Callahan
Don Ameche
Senator Alex S. Simon
Ray Danton
Clem Marker
Herbert Marshall
Gov. Oliver P. Thornwall
Andra Martin
Laura Mayberry
Robert Colbert
Thomas J. Morely
Jesse White
Sgt. Michael Beers
Carroll O'Connor
Matt Kenan
Parley Baer
Charles Bosworth
Louise Lorimer
Mrs. Emma Jenson
Rhodes Reason
Walter Thornwall
Leoda Richards
Extra
Richard Davies
Bates
Art Lewis
Delegate
Charles Fredericks
Callahan Party Worker
Byron Keith
Frankie Kovac
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago, Illinois
Festival / Special Debut
January 28, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Kleiner, Roy Huggins, William Pearson
- Original Score
- Ernest Gold
- Original Title
- A Fever in the Blood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Sherman
Harry Kleiner, Roy Huggins, William Pearson
Ernest Gold
J. Peverell Marley
William H. Ziegler
Roy Huggins
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Sherman
Director
Harry Kleiner
Writer
Roy Huggins
Writer
Roy Huggins
Producer
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Ernest Gold
Original Music Composer
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
William H. Ziegler
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Fever in the Blood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Fever in the Blood about?
A judge, a district attorney and a U.S. senator, each hoping to be elected the next governor, attempt to manipulate a murder trial to advance their own political ambitions.
Who directed A Fever in the Blood?
A Fever in the Blood was directed by Vincent Sherman.
Who stars in A Fever in the Blood?
The principal cast of A Fever in the Blood includes Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Angie Dickinson, Jack Kelly, Don Ameche, Ray Danton.
When was A Fever in the Blood released and how long is it?
A Fever in the Blood was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for A Fever in the Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Fever in the Blood was composed by Ernest Gold.
Is A Fever in the Blood based on a book or true story?
A Fever in the Blood is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Pearson".