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Whirlpool

1950-01-13 · 98 min · ★ 6.4

Thriller · Crime · Drama

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 TierneyGene TierneyAnn Sutton
José FerrerJosé FerrerDavid Korvo
Richard ConteRichard ConteDr. William 'Bill' Sutton
Charles BickfordCharles BickfordLt. James Colton
Eduard FranzEduard FranzMartin Avery
Barbara O'NeilBarbara O'NeilTheresa "Terry" Randolph
Constance CollierConstance CollierTina Cosgrove
Fortunio BonanovaFortunio BonanovaFeruccio di Ravallo
Lawrence DobkinLawrence DobkinDr. Wayne
Robert FoulkRobert FoulkPoliceman Andy (uncredited)
Larry KeatingLarry KeatingMr. Simms (uncredited)
Myrtle AndersonAnn's Maid (uncredited)
Gail BonneyGail BonneyMinor Role (uncredited)
Lovyss BradleyNurse (uncredited)
Margaret BraytonMargaret BraytonPolicewoman (uncredited)
Sue CarltonElevator Girl (uncredited)
Ruth CliffordRuth CliffordNurse Eliott (uncredited)
Clancy CooperClancy CooperFirst Policeman (uncredited)
Oliver CrossMinor Role (uncredited)
Joan DixMinor Role (uncredited)

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