The Sign of the Ram
“Incredible evil!”
Synopsis
A wheelchair-bound woman manipulates her family to a point where they suspect she may be unhinged.
Top Cast
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Susan Peters
Leah St. Aubyn
Alexander Knox
Mallory St. Aubyn
Phyllis Thaxter
Sherida Binyon
Peggy Ann Garner
Christine St. Aubyn
Ron Randell
Dr. Simon Crowdy
May Whitty
Clara Brastock
Allene Roberts
Jane St. Aubyn
Ross Ford
Logan St. Aubyn
Diana Douglas
Catherine Woolton
Gerald Hamer
Vicar Woolton (uncredited)
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Woolton (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sturges
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Bennett
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- The Sign of the Ram
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Signet Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sturges
Charles Bennett, Margaret Ferguson
Hans J. Salter
Burnett Guffey
Aaron Stell
Irving Cummings Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
John Sturges
Director
Charles Bennett
Screenplay
Irving Cummings Jr.
Producer
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Aaron Stell
Editor
Jean Louis
Costume Design
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 Sign of the Ram
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sign of the Ram about?
A wheelchair-bound woman manipulates her family to a point where they suspect she may be unhinged.
Who directed The Sign of the Ram?
The Sign of the Ram was directed by John Sturges.
Who stars in The Sign of the Ram?
The principal cast of The Sign of the Ram includes Susan Peters, Alexander Knox, Phyllis Thaxter, Peggy Ann Garner, Ron Randell.
When was The Sign of the Ram released and how long is it?
The Sign of the Ram was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sign of the Ram?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sign of the Ram was composed by Hans J. Salter.
Is The Sign of the Ram based on a book or true story?
The Sign of the Ram is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Margaret Ferguson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sign of the Ram?
The Sign of the Ram holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).