Shockproof
“He thought he was shockproof!”
Synopsis
Jenny Marsh, recently released from prison for killing a man, finds herself under the watchful eye of her parole officer, Griff Marat, who helps her secure a job caring for his ailing mother.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Shockproof (1949)Douglas Sirk Opening Sequence.mov
Type: Clip • Published 2011-10-24
Top Cast
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Cornel Wilde
Griff Marat
Patricia Knight
Jenny Marsh
John Baragrey
Harry Wesson
Esther Minciotti
Mrs. Marat
Howard St. John
Sam Brooks
Russell Collins
Frederick Bauer
Charles Bates
Tommy Marat
Richard Benedict
'Kid', Knife Wielder (Uncredited)
Argentina Brunetti
Stella (Uncredited)
Paul Bryar
Man in Car (Uncredited)
Frank Ferguson
Logan (Uncredited)
James Flavin
Policeman in Park (Uncredited)
Frank Jaquet
Monte (Uncredited)
Ann Shoemaker
Dr. Daniels (Uncredited)
Shirley Adams
Emmy (Uncredited)
Gilbert Barnett
Barry (Uncredited)
Paul Bradley
Airline Clerk (Uncredited)
John Butler
Sam Green, Pawnbroker (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Sirk
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Deutsch, Samuel Fuller
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- Shockproof
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Sirk
Helen Deutsch, Samuel Fuller
George Duning
Charles Lawton Jr.
Gene Havlick
S. Sylvan Simon, Helen Deutsch
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Sirk
Director
Helen Deutsch
Writer
Samuel Fuller
Writer
Gene Havlick
Editor
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
Jean Louis
Costume Design
S. Sylvan Simon
Producer
Helen Deutsch
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shockproof
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shockproof about?
Jenny Marsh, recently released from prison for killing a man, finds herself under the watchful eye of her parole officer, Griff Marat, who helps her secure a job caring for his ailing mother.
Who directed Shockproof?
Shockproof was directed by Douglas Sirk.
Who stars in Shockproof?
The principal cast of Shockproof includes Cornel Wilde, Patricia Knight, John Baragrey, Esther Minciotti, Howard St. John.
When was Shockproof released and how long is it?
Shockproof was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Shockproof?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shockproof was composed by George Duning.