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6.6 / 10(103 votes)IMDb19491h 28mUnited States of America

Caught

“THE STORY OF A DESPERATE GIRL!”

Synopsis

Wide-eyed and poor young Leonora weds an obsessive millionaire named Ohlrig, but the marriage is loveless. Even worse, Ohlrig seems to have manic, violent tendencies. Eventually, young Leonora escapes her unhappy life and begins working with New York City doctor Larry Quinada, who she soon falls for. Unfortunately, Ohlrig refuses to grant his wife a divorce, and things get even darker for Leonora when she realizes she's pregnant with his child.

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Caught 1949 Trailer | James Mason | Barbara Bel Geddes

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-31

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 17, 1949

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

June 3, 2003

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Max Ophüls
Screenplay & Story
Arthur Laurents
Original Score
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Title
Caught
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 28m
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Enterprise Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Max Ophüls

Screenplay & Story

Arthur Laurents, Libbie Block

Original Score & Music

Friedrich Hollaender

Director of Photography

Lee Garmes

Film Editing

Robert Parrish

Producers

Wolfgang Reinhardt

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Libbie Block

Department Leadership Roster

Arthur Laurents

Arthur Laurents

Screenplay

Lee Garmes

Director of Photography

Max Ophüls

Director

Friedrich Hollaender

Friedrich Hollaender

Original Music Composer

Wolfgang Reinhardt

Producer

Robert Parrish

Robert Parrish

Editor

Orry-Kelly

Orry-Kelly

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caught

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Caught about?

Wide-eyed and poor young Leonora weds an obsessive millionaire named Ohlrig, but the marriage is loveless. Even worse, Ohlrig seems to have manic, violent tendencies. Eventually, young Leonora escapes her unhappy life and begins working with New York City doctor Larry Quinada, who she soon falls for. Unfortunately, Ohlrig refuses to grant his wife a divorce, and things get even darker for Leonora when she realizes she's pregnant with his child.

Who directed Caught?

Caught was directed by Max Ophüls.

Who stars in Caught?

The principal cast of Caught includes James Mason, Barbara Bel Geddes, Robert Ryan, Frank Ferguson, Curt Bois.

When was Caught released and how long is it?

Caught was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.

Who composed the musical score for Caught?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Caught was composed by Friedrich Hollaender.

Is Caught based on a book or true story?

Caught is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Libbie Block".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Caught?

Caught holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).