The Unguarded Moment
“THE UNGUARDED MOMENT and its shocking aftermath!”
Synopsis
A high-school music teacher is the victim of a student who writes indecent notes and assaults women.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Unguarded Moment (1956) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-12
Top Cast
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Esther Williams
Lois Conway
George Nader
Harry Graham
John Saxon
Leonard Bennett
Edward Andrews
Mr. Bennett
Les Tremayne
Mr. Pendleton
Jack Albertson
Prof
Dani Crayne
Josie Warren
John Wilder
Sandy
Edward Platt
Attorney Briggs
Eleanor Audley
Pendleton's Secretary
Robert B. Williams
Detective
Diane Jergens
Janet (uncredited)
Alan Dexter
Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
December 27, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 10, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Keller
- Screenplay & Story
- Herb Meadow, Lawrence B. Marcus
- Original Score
- Herman Stein
- Original Title
- The Unguarded Moment
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Keller
Herb Meadow, Lawrence B. Marcus, Rosalind Russell
Herman Stein
William H. Daniels
Edward Curtiss
Gordon Kay
Department Leadership Roster
Herb Meadow
Screenplay
Harry Keller
Director
Lawrence B. Marcus
Screenplay
Edward Curtiss
Editor
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Jay A. Morley Jr.
Costume Design
Gordon Kay
Producer
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unguarded Moment
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What is The Unguarded Moment about?
A high-school music teacher is the victim of a student who writes indecent notes and assaults women.
Who directed The Unguarded Moment?
The Unguarded Moment was directed by Harry Keller.
Who stars in The Unguarded Moment?
The principal cast of The Unguarded Moment includes Esther Williams, George Nader, John Saxon, Edward Andrews, Les Tremayne.
When was The Unguarded Moment released and how long is it?
The Unguarded Moment was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Unguarded Moment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Unguarded Moment was composed by Herman Stein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Unguarded Moment?
The Unguarded Moment holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).