Director: Lewis Gilbert
Language
English
NMTW
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Good
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award1 nomination total
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Dirk BogardeEdward "Teddy" Bare -
Margaret LockwoodFreda Jeffries
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Kay WalshCharlotte Young
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Kathleen HarrisonEmmie
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Robert FlemyngPhillip Mortimer
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Mona WashbourneMonica Bare
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Philip StaintonCharlie Mann
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Walter HuddCoroner
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Guy StandevenBrighton Tea Shop Customer (Uncredited)
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Lita RozaSinger
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Myrtle ReedWaitress (Uncredited)
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Joe WadhamBallroom Dancer (Uncredited)
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Victor HarringtonBrighton Tea Shop Customer (Uncredited)
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| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Length: | 83 min |
Description:
Edward "Teddy" Bare, a clever con artist, plans to inherit money by marrying an older woman. When his first plan fails, Teddy targets Freda Jeffries, a wealthy widow known for her strong personality. He doesn't realize how difficult it will be to trick her into giving up her fortune. The movie is a darkly funny story about greed and lies, exploring the complicated ways people connect, as we watch Teddy's schemes go wrong.
| Alternative title: | Cast a Dark Shadow |
| Release year: | 1955 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award1 nomination total |
| Director: | Lewis Gilbert |
| Type: | Movie |
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