Pitfall
“A man can be as strong as steel...but somewhere there's a woman who'll break him!”
Synopsis
An insurance man wishing for a more exciting life becomes wrapped up in the affairs of an imprisoned embezzler, his model girlfriend, and a violent private investigator.
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Pitfall (1948)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-18
Top Cast
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Dick Powell
John Forbes
Lizabeth Scott
Mona Stevens
Jane Wyatt
Sue Forbes
Raymond Burr
MacDonald
John Litel
District Attorney
Byron Barr
Bill Smiley
Jimmy Hunt
Tommy Forbes
Ann Doran
Maggie
Selmer Jackson
Ed Brawley
Margaret Wells
Terry
Dick Wessel
Desk Sergeant
Eddie Borden
Prison Visitor (uncredited)
Helen Dickson
Fashion Show Attendee
Ben Erway
Doctor
Don Haggerty
District Attorney's Man
Sam Harris
Man in Diner
Thomas Martin
Bartender
David McMahon
Police Lieutenant
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André de Toth
- Screenplay & Story
- André de Toth, Karl Kamb, William Bowers
- Original Score
- Louis Forbes
- Original Title
- Pitfall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Regal Films, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André de Toth
André de Toth, Karl Kamb, William Bowers, Jay Dratler
Louis Forbes
Harry J. Wild
Walter Thompson
Samuel Bischoff
Department Leadership Roster
André de Toth
Director
Samuel Bischoff
Producer
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
Walter Thompson
Editor
André de Toth
Screenplay
Karl Kamb
Screenplay
William Bowers
Screenplay
Louis Forbes
Original Music Composer
Elois Jenssen
Costume Design
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 Pitfall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pitfall about?
An insurance man wishing for a more exciting life becomes wrapped up in the affairs of an imprisoned embezzler, his model girlfriend, and a violent private investigator.
Who directed Pitfall?
Pitfall was directed by André de Toth.
Who stars in Pitfall?
The principal cast of Pitfall includes Dick Powell, Lizabeth Scott, Jane Wyatt, Raymond Burr, John Litel.
When was Pitfall released and how long is it?
Pitfall was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Pitfall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pitfall was composed by Louis Forbes.
Is Pitfall based on a book or true story?
Pitfall is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jay Dratler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pitfall?
Pitfall holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).