Take One False Step (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1949, Take One False Step is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Chester Erskine, running about 94 minutes. “Is there a 'Cathy' in your past ?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Catherine Sykes disappears after a midnight drive with Professor Andrew Gentling . When she's presumed murdered, his friend Martha convinces him that he's a prime suspect and should investigate before he's arrested.
Who’s in it. Take One False Step stars William Powell as Andrew Gentling, Shelley Winters as Catherine Sykes, Marsha Hunt as Martha Wier and Dorothy Hart as Helen Gentling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Take One False Step 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 Take One False Step page.
If you liked it. Fans of Take One False Step tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Take One False Step (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Take One False Step change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Take One False Step worth watching?
- Take One False Step holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Take One False Step?
- Take One False Step stars William Powell, Shelley Winters, Marsha Hunt, Dorothy Hart and James Gleason.
- When was Take One False Step released?
- Take One False Step was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.