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The Dark Past (1948)

NR · 1948-12-22 · 1h 14m · EN
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SENSATIONAL SUSPENSE DRAMA!

A gang hold a family hostage in their own home. The leader of the escaped cons is bothered by a recurring dream that the doctor of the house may be able to analyze.

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William HoldenWilliam HoldenAl WalkerNina FochNina FochBettyLee J. CobbLee J. CobbDr. Andrew CollinsAdele JergensAdele JergensLaura StevensStephen DunneStephen DunneOwen TalbotLois MaxwellLois MaxwellRuth CollinsBerry KroegerBerry KroegerMikeSteven GeraySteven GerayProf. Fred LinderWilton GraffWilton GraffFrank StevensRobert OsterlohRobert OsterlohPeteKathryn CardKathryn CardNoraCharles CaneCharles CaneSheriff (uncredited)

Keywords

RemakeFamily hostageNoirFilm noir

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityRemake · Family Hostage · NoirVisual styleNoir · Film NoirDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityFamily Hostage

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Frequently asked questions about The Dark Past

What is The Dark Past about?

A gang hold a family hostage in their own home. The leader of the escaped cons is bothered by a recurring dream that the doctor of the house may be able to analyze.

How long is The Dark Past?

The Dark Past has a runtime of 74 minutes.