The Tell-Tale Heart
“From the Terrifying Pages of Edgar Allan Poe!”
Synopsis
A man's sanity is a point of contention as he confesses to murdering an elderly man, driven by the victim's pale blue 'vulture eye', culminating in guilt-induced auditory hallucinations of the victim's beating heart.
Top Cast
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Laurence Payne
Edgar Marsh
Adrienne Corri
Betty Clare
Dermot Walsh
Carl Loomis
Selma Vaz Dias
Mrs. Vine
John Scott
Police Inspector
John Martin
Police Sergeant
Annette Carell
Mrs. Fowler, Betty's Landlady
Rosemary Rotheray
Jackie
Suzanne Fuller
Dorothy
Yvonne Buckingham
Mina
David Courtney
Bit Part
Richard Bennett
Mike
Joan Peart
Street Girl
Elizabeth Paget
Elsie
Nade Beall
Old Crone
Pamela Plant
Manageress
Graham Ashley
Neston
David Lander
Jeweller
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernest Morris
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Clemens, Eldon Howard, Edgar Allan Poe
- Original Title
- The Tell-Tale Heart
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Danziger Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernest Morris
Brian Clemens, Eldon Howard, Edgar Allan Poe
James Wilson
Derek Parsons
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Clemens
Writer
Ernest Morris
Director
Eldon Howard
Writer
Derek Parsons
Editor
James Wilson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tell-Tale Heart
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What is The Tell-Tale Heart about?
A man's sanity is a point of contention as he confesses to murdering an elderly man, driven by the victim's pale blue 'vulture eye', culminating in guilt-induced auditory hallucinations of the victim's beating heart.
Who directed The Tell-Tale Heart?
The Tell-Tale Heart was directed by Ernest Morris.
Who stars in The Tell-Tale Heart?
The principal cast of The Tell-Tale Heart includes Laurence Payne, Adrienne Corri, Dermot Walsh, Selma Vaz Dias, John Scott.
When was The Tell-Tale Heart released and how long is it?
The Tell-Tale Heart was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tell-Tale Heart?
The Tell-Tale Heart holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).