The Tell-Tale Heart (1941)
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In this classic Edgar Allan Poe story, a man commits a murder, but afterward the victim's beating heart torments the murderer's mind.
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Joseph SchildkrautYoung Man
Roman BohnenOld Man
Oscar O'SheaFirst Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)
Will WrightSecond Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)Keywords
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Genre affinityCrime · HorrorTheme affinityMurder · Guilty Conscience · TormentPacingShortDirector preference219310Actor preference214285 · 335022 · 90754Country preferenceUs
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Frequently asked questions about The Tell-Tale Heart
What is The Tell-Tale Heart about?
In this classic Edgar Allan Poe story, a man commits a murder, but afterward the victim's beating heart torments the murderer's mind.
How long is The Tell-Tale Heart?
The Tell-Tale Heart has a runtime of 20 minutes.