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FilmThrillerDramaCrimeRomance

Inferno (1953)

NR · 1953-08-12 · 1h 23m · EN
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The most breath-taking man hunt that ever criss-crossed out of the screen!

When selfish and arrogant millionaire Donald Carson fractures his leg during a desert vacation, his wife, Geraldine, leaves with their friend Joseph Duncan to supposedly get help. However, the two of them are really lovers who are leaving Carson to die in the heat. Slowly, Carson realizes he is on his own and vows revenge on the traitorous couple. Having had a privileged life, Carson must now use his wits to stay alive.

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Roy Ward BakerDirectorFrancis M. CockrellWriter
Budget
$1.1M

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Top billed cast

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Robert RyanRobert RyanDonald Whitley Carson IIIRhonda FlemingRhonda FlemingGeraldine CarsonWilliam LundiganWilliam LundiganJoseph DuncanLarry KeatingLarry KeatingDave EmoryHenry HullHenry HullSam ElbyCarl BetzCarl BetzLt. Mike PlattRobert BurtonRobert BurtonSheriffBarbara PepperBarbara PepperWaitress (uncredited)Everett GlassEverett GlassMason (uncredited)

Keywords

SurvivalDesert

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · CrimeTheme affinitySurvival · DesertMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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Frequently asked questions about Inferno

What is Inferno about?

When selfish and arrogant millionaire Donald Carson fractures his leg during a desert vacation, his wife, Geraldine, leaves with their friend Joseph Duncan to supposedly get help. However, the two of them are really lovers who are leaving Carson to die in the heat. Slowly, Carson realizes he is on his own and vows revenge on the traitorous couple. Having had a privileged life, Carson must now use his wits to stay alive.

How long is Inferno?

Inferno has a runtime of 83 minutes.