The Tell-Tale Heart
Synopsis
A man's sanity is a point of contention as he confesses to murdering an elderly man, driven by the victim's pale blue 'vulture eye', culminating in guilt-induced auditory hallucinations of the victim's beating heart.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Carver
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Allan Poe
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Tell-Tale Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- AFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Carver
Edgar Allan Poe
Elmer Bernstein
Irv Goodnoff, Steve Carver
Steve Carver
Department Leadership Roster
Irv Goodnoff
Director of Photography
Steve Carver
Director of Photography
Steve Carver
Producer
Steve Carver
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tell-Tale Heart
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What is The Tell-Tale Heart about?
A man's sanity is a point of contention as he confesses to murdering an elderly man, driven by the victim's pale blue 'vulture eye', culminating in guilt-induced auditory hallucinations of the victim's beating heart.
Who directed The Tell-Tale Heart?
The Tell-Tale Heart was directed by Steve Carver.
Who stars in The Tell-Tale Heart?
The principal cast of The Tell-Tale Heart includes Alex Cord, Sam Jaffe, Edward Binns, Dennis Cross, Dan Desmond.
When was The Tell-Tale Heart released and how long is it?
The Tell-Tale Heart was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tell-Tale Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tell-Tale Heart was composed by Elmer Bernstein.