The Fearmakers
“MASTERS OF FEAR! MASTERS OF INTRIGUE! MERCHANTS OF MURDER!”
Synopsis
A Korean War veteran returns to Washington D.C. only to discover his business partner had died and their public-research business sold, so he works there undercover to find out the truth.
Top Cast
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Dana Andrews
Alan Eaton
Dick Foran
Jim McGinnis
Marilee Earle
Lorraine Dennis
Kelly Thordsen
Harold 'Hal' Loder
Mel Tormé
Barney Bond (as Mel Torme)
Veda Ann Borg
Vivian Loder
Roy Gordon
Sen. Walder
Joel Marston
Rodney Hillyer
Dennis Moore
Army Doctor
Oliver Blake
Dr. Gregory Jessup
Janet Brandt
Walder's Secretary
Fran Andrade
TWA Stewardess
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Elliot West, Chris Appley
- Original Score
- Irving Gertz
- Original Title
- The Fearmakers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Pacemaker, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tourneur
Elliot West, Chris Appley, Darwin L. Teilhet
Irving Gertz
Sam Leavitt
J.R. Whittredge
Martin H. Lancer
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Tourneur
Director
Martin H. Lancer
Producer
Sam Leavitt
Director of Photography
J.R. Whittredge
Editor
Frank Roberts
Costume Design
Elliot West
Screenplay
Chris Appley
Screenplay
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 Fearmakers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fearmakers about?
A Korean War veteran returns to Washington D.C. only to discover his business partner had died and their public-research business sold, so he works there undercover to find out the truth.
Who directed The Fearmakers?
The Fearmakers was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Who stars in The Fearmakers?
The principal cast of The Fearmakers includes Dana Andrews, Dick Foran, Marilee Earle, Kelly Thordsen, Mel Tormé.
When was The Fearmakers released and how long is it?
The Fearmakers was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fearmakers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fearmakers was composed by Irving Gertz.
Is The Fearmakers based on a book or true story?
The Fearmakers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Darwin L. Teilhet".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fearmakers?
The Fearmakers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).