The read
Critics rate it 16 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
Edward "Teddy" Bare is a ruthless schemer who thinks he's hit the big time when he kills his older wife, believing he will inherit a fortune. When things don't go according to plan, Teddy sets his sights on a new victim: wealthy widow Freda Jeffries. Unfortunately for the unscrupulous criminal, Freda is much more guarded and sassy than his last wife, making separating her from her money considerably more challenging.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Critics rate it 16 points higher than audiences do.
62 audience votes
Key crew
- Antony HopkinsOriginal Music Composer
- Lewis GilbertDirector
- John CresswellScreenplay
Cast
- Dirk BogardeEdward "Teddy" Bare
- Margaret LockwoodFreda Jeffries
- Kay WalshCharlotte Young
- Kathleen HarrisonEmmie
- Robert FlemyngPhillip Mortimer
- Mona WashbourneMonica Bare
- Philip StaintonCharlie Mann
- Walter HuddCoroner
- Lita RozaSinger
- Myrtle ReedWaitress (Uncredited)
- Joe WadhamBallroom Dancer (Uncredited)
- Guy StandevenBrighton Tea Shop Customer (Uncredited)
Stills
Themes
based on play or musicalfilm noirbritish noirgold diggerwealthy widowwife murder