The Whole Truth (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1958, The Whole Truth is a drama and mystery film directed by John Guillermin, running about 84 minutes. “The Year's Slickest, Quickest Whodunit” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the French Riviera, movie producer Max Poulton is on location shooting a film starring his lover, Gina Bertini. But when the rueful Max ends his fling with Gina to return to his loyal wife, Carol, the jilted actress threatens to reveal details of their affair to Carol. Later, at a party at Max's villa, investigator Carliss arrives with news that Gina has been killed and that Max is a murderer suspect.
Who’s in it. The Whole Truth stars Stewart Granger as Max Poulton, Donna Reed as Carol Poulton, George Sanders as Carliss and Gianna Maria Canale as Gina Bertini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Whole Truth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Whole Truth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Whole Truth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Whole Truth (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Whole Truth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Whole Truth worth watching?
- The Whole Truth holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Whole Truth?
- The Whole Truth stars Stewart Granger, Donna Reed, George Sanders, Gianna Maria Canale and Michael Shillo.
- When was The Whole Truth released?
- The Whole Truth was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.