The Black Widow (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1947, The Black Widow is an action and science fiction film directed by Fred C. Brannon, running about 180 minutes.
What it’s about. The Daily Clarion hires detective story writer Steve Colt to investigate the deaths of a group of scientists working on an atomic rocket development project. Behind the killings is fortune teller Sombra, a spy from an Asian country intent on world domination, who is determined to pilfer the atomic rocket by luring workers from the project to her parlor and killing them with black widow spider venom when they refuse to cooperate.
Who’s in it. The Black Widow stars Bruce Edwards as Steve Colt, Virginia Lee as Joyce Winters (as Virginia Lindley), Carol Forman as Sombra, The Black Widow and Anthony Warde as Nick Ward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Black Widow has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Widow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Widow tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Widow (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Widow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Black Widow worth watching?
- The Black Widow holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Widow?
- The Black Widow stars Bruce Edwards, Virginia Lee, Carol Forman, Anthony Warde and Ramsay Ames.