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Beyond the Forest
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Beyond the Forest

1949-10-21 · 97 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Thriller

Rosa, the self-serving wife of a small-town doctor, gets a better offer when a wealthy big-city man insists she get a divorce and marry him instead. Soon she demonstrates she is capable of rather deplorable acts -- including murder.

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Production details

Directors
King Vidor
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,589,000
Revenue
USD 1,738,000

Top Cast

Bette DavisBette DavisRosa Moline
Joseph CottenJoseph CottenDoctor Louis Moline
David BrianDavid BrianNeil Latimer
Ruth RomanRuth RomanCarol
Minor WatsonMinor WatsonMoose
Dona DrakeDona DrakeJenny
Regis ToomeyRegis ToomeySorren
Sarah SelbySarah SelbyMildred
Ann DoranAnn DoranEdith Williams
Bess FlowersBess FlowersSecretary
Creighton HaleCreighton HaleTownsman with Glasses
Dorothy VernonDorothy VernonTownswoman
Judith WoodJudith WoodWaitress
Joel Allen
Gail BonneyGail Bonney
Frances Charles
James CravenJames Craven
June Evans
Hal Gerard
Bobby Henshaw

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