Pitfall (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1948, Pitfall is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by André de Toth, running about 86 minutes. “A man can be as strong as steel...but somewhere there's a woman who'll break him!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An insurance man's affair with a blonde leads to guilt, murder and a confession to his wife.
Who’s in it. Pitfall stars Dick Powell as John Forbes, Lizabeth Scott as Mona Stevens, Jane Wyatt as Sue Forbes and Raymond Burr as MacDonald, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Pitfall has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pitfall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pitfall tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pitfall (1948)?
- In US, Pitfall is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pitfall worth watching?
- Pitfall holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pitfall?
- Pitfall stars Dick Powell, Lizabeth Scott, Jane Wyatt, Raymond Burr and John Litel.
- When was Pitfall released?
- Pitfall was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.