Cast a Dark Shadow
“No woman could resist his sinister charm!”
Synopsis
Edward "Teddy" Bare is a ruthless schemer who thinks he's hit the big time when he kills his older wife, believing he will inherit a fortune. When things don't go according to plan, Teddy sets his sights on a new victim: wealthy widow Freda Jeffries. Unfortunately for the unscrupulous criminal, Freda is much more guarded and sassy than his last wife, making separating her from her money considerably more challenging.
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Cast a Dark Shadow - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-03
Top Cast
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Dirk Bogarde
Edward "Teddy" Bare
Margaret Lockwood
Freda Jeffries
Kay Walsh
Charlotte Young
Kathleen Harrison
Emmie
Robert Flemyng
Phillip Mortimer
Mona Washbourne
Monica Bare
Philip Stainton
Charlie Mann
Walter Hudd
Coroner
Lita Roza
Singer
Myrtle Reed
Waitress (Uncredited)
Joe Wadham
Ballroom Dancer (Uncredited)
Guy Standeven
Brighton Tea Shop Customer (Uncredited)
Victor Harrington
Brighton Tea Shop Customer (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Gilbert
- Screenplay & Story
- John Cresswell
- Original Score
- Antony Hopkins
- Original Title
- Cast a Dark Shadow
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Angel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Gilbert
John Cresswell, Janet Green
Antony Hopkins
Jack Asher
Gordon Pilkington
Daniel M. Angel, Herbert Mason
Department Leadership Roster
Antony Hopkins
Original Music Composer
Lewis Gilbert
Director
John Cresswell
Screenplay
Gordon Pilkington
Editor
Jack Asher
Director of Photography
Herbert Mason
Producer
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 Cast a Dark Shadow
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What is Cast a Dark Shadow about?
Edward "Teddy" Bare is a ruthless schemer who thinks he's hit the big time when he kills his older wife, believing he will inherit a fortune. When things don't go according to plan, Teddy sets his sights on a new victim: wealthy widow Freda Jeffries. Unfortunately for the unscrupulous criminal, Freda is much more guarded and sassy than his last wife, making separating her from her money considerably more challenging.
Who directed Cast a Dark Shadow?
Cast a Dark Shadow was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
Who stars in Cast a Dark Shadow?
The principal cast of Cast a Dark Shadow includes Dirk Bogarde, Margaret Lockwood, Kay Walsh, Kathleen Harrison, Robert Flemyng.
When was Cast a Dark Shadow released and how long is it?
Cast a Dark Shadow was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Cast a Dark Shadow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cast a Dark Shadow was composed by Antony Hopkins.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cast a Dark Shadow?
Cast a Dark Shadow holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).