Dead Ringer
“What Bette Davis does to Bette Davis and to Karl Malden and Peter Lawford in DEAD RINGER is just what "Baby Jane" people will adore!”
Synopsis
The working class twin sister of a callous wealthy woman impulsively murders her out of revenge and assumes the identity of the dead woman. But impersonating her dead twin is more complicated and risky than she anticipated.
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Dead Ringer - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-28
Top Cast
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Bette Davis
Margaret DeLorca / Edith Phillips
Karl Malden
Sergeant Jim Hobbson
Peter Lawford
Tony Collins
Philip Carey
Sergeant Hoag
Jean Hagen
Dede Marshall
George Macready
Paul Harrison
Estelle Winwood
Dona Anna
George Chandler
George, Chauffeur
Mario Alcalde
Garcia
Cyril Delevanti
Henry, the Butler
Monika Henreid
Janet
Bert Remsen
Daniel 'Dan' Lister, Bartender
Charles Watts
Apartment Manager
Ken Lynch
Captain Johnson
Jon Lormer
Alonzo (uncredited)
Perry Blackwell
Organist at Edie's Bar (uncredited)
Charles Meredith
Defense Attorney (uncredited)
Bryan O'Byrne
Beemis (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Henreid
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Millard, Albert Beich
- Original Score
- André Previn
- Original Title
- Dead Ringer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Henreid
Oscar Millard, Albert Beich, Rian James
André Previn
Ernest Haller
Folmar Blangsted
William H. Wright
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Henreid
Director
Donfeld
Costume Design
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Oscar Millard
Screenplay
Albert Beich
Screenplay
William H. Wright
Producer
Folmar Blangsted
Editor
André Previn
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Ringer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead Ringer about?
The working class twin sister of a callous wealthy woman impulsively murders her out of revenge and assumes the identity of the dead woman. But impersonating her dead twin is more complicated and risky than she anticipated.
Who directed Dead Ringer?
Dead Ringer was directed by Paul Henreid.
Who stars in Dead Ringer?
The principal cast of Dead Ringer includes Bette Davis, Karl Malden, Peter Lawford, Philip Carey, Jean Hagen.
When was Dead Ringer released and how long is it?
Dead Ringer was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Ringer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Ringer was composed by André Previn.