Whirlpool
“Tomorrow she will know what she did tonight!!”
Synopsis
The wife of a psychoanalyst falls prey to a devious quack hypnotist when he discovers she is an habitual shoplifter. Then one of his previous patients now being treated by the real doctor is found murdered, with her still at the scene, and suspicion points only one way.
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Whirlpool (1949)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-05
Top Cast
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Gene Tierney
Ann Sutton
José Ferrer
David Korvo
Richard Conte
Dr. William 'Bill' Sutton
Charles Bickford
Lt. James Colton
Eduard Franz
Martin Avery
Barbara O'Neil
Theresa "Terry" Randolph
Constance Collier
Tina Cosgrove
Fortunio Bonanova
Feruccio di Ravallo
Lawrence Dobkin
Dr. Wayne
Robert Foulk
Policeman Andy (uncredited)
Larry Keating
Mr. Simms (uncredited)
Myrtle Anderson
Ann's Maid (uncredited)
Gail Bonney
Minor Role (uncredited)
Lovyss Bradley
Nurse (uncredited)
Margaret Brayton
Policewoman (uncredited)
Sue Carlton
Elevator Girl (uncredited)
Ruth Clifford
Nurse Eliott (uncredited)
Clancy Cooper
First Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 13, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Preminger
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Hecht, Andrew Solt
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- Whirlpool
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Preminger
Ben Hecht, Andrew Solt, Guy Endore
David Raksin
Arthur C. Miller
Louis R. Loeffler
Otto Preminger
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Hecht
Screenplay
Louis R. Loeffler
Editor
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
David Raksin
Original Music Composer
Otto Preminger
Director
Otto Preminger
Producer
Andrew Solt
Screenplay
Oleg Cassini
Costume Design
Charles LeMaire
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Whirlpool
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What is Whirlpool about?
The wife of a psychoanalyst falls prey to a devious quack hypnotist when he discovers she is an habitual shoplifter. Then one of his previous patients now being treated by the real doctor is found murdered, with her still at the scene, and suspicion points only one way.
Who directed Whirlpool?
Whirlpool was directed by Otto Preminger.
Who stars in Whirlpool?
The principal cast of Whirlpool includes Gene Tierney, José Ferrer, Richard Conte, Charles Bickford, Eduard Franz.
When was Whirlpool released and how long is it?
Whirlpool was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Whirlpool?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whirlpool was composed by David Raksin.
Is Whirlpool based on a book or true story?
Whirlpool is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Guy Endore".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whirlpool?
Whirlpool holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).