Synopsis
Shiftless dreamer Michael Rogers fantasizes about a lifestyle above his means and marries a wealthy, young girl who just came of age. They hire a famous architect to build their dream home amidst a series of suspicious incidents. The spouse has dark intentions toward his naive, inexperienced bride. Secrets from his past and sinister ties to their house guest Greta lead to a terrible turn of unexpected events.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
67 audience votes
Key crew
- Sidney GilliatDirector
- Sidney GilliatScreenplay
- Bernard HerrmannOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Hayley MillsEllie Thomsen
- Hywel BennettMichael Rogers
- Britt EklandGreta
- Per OscarssonSantonix
- George SandersAndrew Lippincott
- Aubrey RichardsDr. Philpott
- Ann WayMrs. Philpott
- Patience CollierMiss Townsend
- Peter BowlesReuben
- Lois MaxwellCora
- David BauerUncle Frank
- Helen HortonAunt Beth
Stills
Themes
based on novel or bookmurder mystery