Portrait in Black (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1960, Portrait in Black is a thriller and drama film directed by Michael Gordon, running about 112 minutes. “They touched...and an evil spark was struck!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A pair of lovers plot to kill the woman's rich husband.
Who’s in it. Portrait in Black stars Lana Turner as Sheila Cabot, Anthony Quinn as Dr. David Rivera, Richard Basehart as Howard Mason and Sandra Dee as Cathy Cabot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Portrait in Black has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Portrait in Black page.
If you liked it. Fans of Portrait in Black tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Portrait in Black (1960)?
- In US, Portrait in Black is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Portrait in Black worth watching?
- Portrait in Black holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Portrait in Black?
- Portrait in Black stars Lana Turner, Anthony Quinn, Richard Basehart, Sandra Dee and John Saxon.
- When was Portrait in Black released?
- Portrait in Black was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.