A Life at Stake
“A Cheat At Heart From Her Painted Toes To Her Plunging Neckline!”
Synopsis
An out-of-work architect meets a married woman who has a business proposition for him. The architect begins to suspect the woman's interest in him is not just financial and may actually be deadly.
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Angela Lansbury
Doris Hillman
Keith Andes
Edward Shaw
Douglass Dumbrille
Gus Hillman
Claudia Barrett
Madge Neilan
Jane Darwell
Landlady
Gavin Gordon
Sam Pearson
Charles Maxwell
Lt. Hoff
William Henry
Myles Norman
Kathleen Mulqueen
Mary
Dan Sturkie
Officer Biff
Jeane Wood
Mabel, the maid
Robert Haver
Mechanic
Fred Aldrich
Suspicious Stranger (uncredited)
Forbes Murray
Businessman (uncredited)
Bing Russell
Bartender (uncredited)
Jeffrey Sayre
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Bert Stevens
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Guilfoyle
- Screenplay & Story
- Russ Bender
- Original Score
- Costantino Ferri, Les Baxter
- Original Title
- A Life at Stake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Hank McCune Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Guilfoyle
Russ Bender, Hank McCune
Costantino Ferri, Les Baxter
Ted Allan
Frank Sullivan
Hank McCune, Charles Maxwell
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Allan
Director of Photography
Paul Guilfoyle
Director
Russ Bender
Screenplay
Frank Sullivan
Editor
Hank McCune
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Life at Stake
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Life at Stake about?
An out-of-work architect meets a married woman who has a business proposition for him. The architect begins to suspect the woman's interest in him is not just financial and may actually be deadly.
Who directed A Life at Stake?
A Life at Stake was directed by Paul Guilfoyle.
Who stars in A Life at Stake?
The principal cast of A Life at Stake includes Angela Lansbury, Keith Andes, Douglass Dumbrille, Claudia Barrett, Jane Darwell.
When was A Life at Stake released and how long is it?
A Life at Stake was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for A Life at Stake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Life at Stake was composed by Costantino Ferri, Les Baxter.