Pretty Poison
1968 · Movie · 1h 29m · R
CrimeDramaRomanceThriller
"What Brought A Nice Kid Like Sue Ann To A Shocking Moment Like This?"
Overview
A troubled arsonist spins a tale of espionage to a captivating girl, who becomes enthralled and entangled in his dangerous fantasies, leading to unexpected murder and chaos that change their lives forever.
Ratings
IMDb
7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Key crew
- Lorenzo Semple Jr.Screenplay
- Noel BlackDirector
- Johnny MandelOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Anthony PerkinsDennis Pitt
- Tuesday WeldSue Ann Stepanek
- Beverly GarlandMrs. Stepanek
- John RandolphMorton Azenauer
- Dick O'NeillBud Munsch
- Clarice BlackburnMrs. Bronson
- Joseph BovaPete
- Ken KerchevalHarry Jackson
- Don FellowsDetective
- Parker FennellySam Joyals (uncredited)
- Bill SorrellsCop at Beanery (uncredited)
- Tom GormanFirst Detective (uncredited)
Stills
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Themes
central intelligence agency (cia)based on novel or bookparent child relationshipcheerleaderdeceptionfemme fatalemurderexcitementparolearsonistparole officerdisturbed teenager