

Whirlpool
1950-01-13 · 98 min · ★ 6.4
The wife of a psychoanalyst falls prey to a devious quack hypnotist when he discovers she is an habitual shoplifter. Then one of his previous patients now being treated by the real doctor is found murdered, with her still at the scene, and suspicion points only one way.
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- Directors
- Otto Preminger
- Production companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Gene TierneyAnn Sutton
José FerrerDavid Korvo
Richard ConteDr. William 'Bill' Sutton
Charles BickfordLt. James Colton
Eduard FranzMartin Avery
Barbara O'NeilTheresa "Terry" Randolph
Constance CollierTina Cosgrove
Fortunio BonanovaFeruccio di Ravallo
Lawrence DobkinDr. Wayne
Robert FoulkPoliceman Andy (uncredited)
Larry KeatingMr. Simms (uncredited)
Gail BonneyMinor Role (uncredited)
Margaret BraytonPolicewoman (uncredited)
Ruth CliffordNurse Eliott (uncredited)
Clancy CooperFirst Policeman (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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