A Fever in the Blood (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1961, A Fever in the Blood is a drama film directed by Vincent Sherman, running about 117 minutes. “Searing Raw on the Screen from the Glowing Hot Pages of the Best Seller!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A judge, a district attorney and a U. S. senator--each hoping to be elected the next governor--attempt to manipulate a murder trial to advance their own political ambitions. Director Vincent Sherman's 1961 drama stars Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Don Ameche, Jack Kelly, Angie Dickinson, Herbert Marshall, Jesse White, Parley Baer, Carroll O'Connor, Ray Danton, Andra Martin, Rhodes Reason and Louise Lorimer.
Who’s in it. A Fever in the Blood stars Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Judge Leland Hoffman, Angie Dickinson as Cathy Simon, Jack Kelly as Dan Callahan and Don Ameche as Senator Alex S. Simon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, A Fever in the Blood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Fever in the Blood page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Fever in the Blood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Fever in the Blood (1961)?
- In US, A Fever in the Blood is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Fever in the Blood worth watching?
- A Fever in the Blood holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Fever in the Blood?
- A Fever in the Blood stars Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Angie Dickinson, Jack Kelly, Don Ameche and Ray Danton.
- When was A Fever in the Blood released?
- A Fever in the Blood was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.