Cast a Dark Shadow (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1955, Cast a Dark Shadow is a thriller and crime film directed by Lewis Gilbert, running about 83 minutes. “No woman could resist his sinister charm!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Edward "Teddy" Bare is a ruthless schemer who thinks he's hit the big time when he kills his older wife, believing he will inherit a fortune. When things don't go according to plan, Teddy sets his sights on a new victim: wealthy widow Freda Jeffries. Unfortunately for the unscrupulous criminal, Freda is much more guarded and sassy than his last wife, making separating her from her money considerably more challenging.
Who’s in it. Cast a Dark Shadow stars Dirk Bogarde as Edward "Teddy" Bare, Margaret Lockwood as Freda Jeffries, Kay Walsh as Charlotte Young and Kathleen Harrison as Emmie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Cast a Dark Shadow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon 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 Cast a Dark Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cast a Dark Shadow tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cast a Dark Shadow (1955)?
- In US, Cast a Dark Shadow is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon 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 Cast a Dark Shadow worth watching?
- Cast a Dark Shadow holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cast a Dark Shadow?
- Cast a Dark Shadow stars Dirk Bogarde, Margaret Lockwood, Kay Walsh, Kathleen Harrison and Robert Flemyng.
- When was Cast a Dark Shadow released?
- Cast a Dark Shadow was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.