Out of the Past
“OUT of the Sun, OUT of the Moonlight, OUT of the Past.”
Synopsis
The peaceful life of a gas station owner is disrupted when a man from his past arrives in town and forces him to return to the dark world he had tried to escape.
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Out of the Past (1947) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-23
Top Cast
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Robert Mitchum
Jeff Bailey / Jeff Markham
Jane Greer
Kathie Moffat
Kirk Douglas
Whit Sterling
Paul Valentine
Joe Stephanos
Virginia Huston
Ann Miller
Rhonda Fleming
Meta Carson
Richard Webb
Jim
Steve Brodie
Jack Fisher
Dickie Moore
The Kid
Ken Niles
Leonard Eels
Mary Field
Marny (uncredited)
Oliver Blake
Tillotson (uncredited)
Harry Hayden
Canby Miller (uncredited)
Theresa Harris
Eunice Leonard (uncredited)
Frank Wilcox
Sheriff (uncredited)
John Kellogg
Lou (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Kibitzer in Blue Sky Club (uncredited)
Homer Dickenson
Kibitzer in Blue Sky Club (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Mainwaring
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Out of the Past
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tourneur
Daniel Mainwaring
Roy Webb
Nicholas Musuraca, Robert De Grasse
Samuel E. Beetley
Warren Duff, Robert Sparks
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Tourneur
Director
Daniel Mainwaring
Screenplay
Warren Duff
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Samuel E. Beetley
Editor
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Out of the Past
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Out of the Past about?
The peaceful life of a gas station owner is disrupted when a man from his past arrives in town and forces him to return to the dark world he had tried to escape.
Who directed Out of the Past?
Out of the Past was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Who stars in Out of the Past?
The principal cast of Out of the Past includes Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, Kirk Douglas, Paul Valentine, Virginia Huston.
When was Out of the Past released and how long is it?
Out of the Past was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Out of the Past?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Out of the Past was composed by Roy Webb.
Is Out of the Past based on a book or true story?
Out of the Past is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Daniel Mainwaring".