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The Reckless Moment
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The Reckless Moment

1949-12-09 · 82 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Thriller · Crime

After discovering the dead body of her teenage daughter's lover, a housewife takes desperate measures to protect her family from scandal.

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Directors
Max Ophüls
Production companies
Walter Wanger Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

James MasonJames MasonMartin Donnelly
Joan BennettJoan BennettLucia Harper
Geraldine BrooksGeraldine BrooksBea Harper
Henry O'NeillHenry O'NeillTom Harper
Shepperd StrudwickShepperd StrudwickTed Darby
David BairDavid Harper
Roy RobertsRoy RobertsNagel
Jessie ArnoldJessie ArnoldOld Lady (uncredited)
Al BainAl BainMan (uncredited)
Jack BakerMan (uncredited)
Pat BartonPat BartonReceptionist (uncredited)
Holger BendixenMan (uncredited)
Gail BonneyGail BonneyWoman (uncredited)
Chet BrandenburgChet BrandenburgDepartment Store Customer (uncredited)
Peter BroccoPeter BroccoPete the Bartender (uncredited)
Paul E. BurnsPaul E. BurnsDesk Clerk (uncredited)
John ButlerPawnbroker (uncredited)
Kathryn CardKathryn CardMrs. Loring (uncredited)
Claire CarletonClaire CarletonWoman (uncredited)
Boyd DavisTall Man in Post Office (uncredited)

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