The Spider
Synopsis
An ex-cop is suspected of murder after he is found with a dead woman. The private detective is on the run -- attempting to prove his innocence.
Top Cast
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Richard Conte
Chris Conlon
Faye Marlowe
Lila Neilsen
Kurt Kreuger
Ernest
John Harvey
Burns
Martin Kosleck
Mikail Barak
Mantan Moreland
Harry
Walter Sande
Walter Castle
Cara Williams
Wanda Vann
Charles Tannen
Detective Tonti
Margaret Brayton
Jean
Ann Savage
Florence Cain
James Flavin
Officer Johnny Tracy
Ruth Clifford
Mrs. Gillespie - Tenant
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert D. Webb
- Screenplay & Story
- Fulton Oursler, Lowell Brentano, Jo Eisinger, Scott Darling
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- The Spider
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert D. Webb
Fulton Oursler, Lowell Brentano, Jo Eisinger, Scott Darling
David Buttolph
Glen MacWilliams
Norman Colbert
Ben Silvey
Department Leadership Roster
Robert D. Webb
Director
Ben Silvey
Producer
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Glen MacWilliams
Director of Photography
Jo Eisinger
Writer
Norman Colbert
Editor
Scott Darling
Writer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spider
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Spider about?
An ex-cop is suspected of murder after he is found with a dead woman. The private detective is on the run -- attempting to prove his innocence.
Who directed The Spider?
The Spider was directed by Robert D. Webb.
Who stars in The Spider?
The principal cast of The Spider includes Richard Conte, Faye Marlowe, Kurt Kreuger, John Harvey, Martin Kosleck.
When was The Spider released and how long is it?
The Spider was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for The Spider?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Spider was composed by David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spider?
The Spider holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).