Where can I watch Alias Nick Beal (1949)?

In US, Alias Nick Beal is available to 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 Alias Nick Beal worth watching?

Alias Nick Beal holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Alias Nick Beal?

Alias Nick Beal stars Ray Milland, Audrey Totter, Thomas Mitchell, George Macready and Fred Clark.

When was Alias Nick Beal released?

Alias Nick Beal was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.

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Alias Nick Beal (1949): cast, story & where to watch

1949 · Film · ★ 6.8

Released in 1949, Alias Nick Beal is a fantasy, drama and crime film directed by John Farrow, running about 93 minutes. “No man ever held more terrible power over women than this tall dark handsome stranger from nowhere!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After straight-arrow district attorney Joseph Foster says in frustration that he would sell his soul to bring down a local mob boss, a smooth-talking stranger named Nick Beal shows up with enough evidence to seal a conviction. When that success leads Foster to run for governor, Beal's unearthly hold on him turns the previously honest man corrupt, much to the displeasure of his wife and his steadfast minister.

Who’s in it. Alias Nick Beal stars Ray Milland as Nick Beal, Audrey Totter as Donna Allen, Thomas Mitchell as Joseph Foster and George Macready as Thomas Garfield, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Alias Nick Beal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Alias Nick Beal page.

If you liked it. Fans of Alias Nick Beal tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Alias Nick Beal (1949)?: In US, Alias Nick Beal is available to 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 Alias Nick Beal worth watching?: Alias Nick Beal holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Alias Nick Beal?: Alias Nick Beal stars Ray Milland, Audrey Totter, Thomas Mitchell, George Macready and Fred Clark.
When was Alias Nick Beal released?: Alias Nick Beal was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.