• 1949
  • Approved
  • 1h 13m
The Dark Past

Summary An escaped psychopathic killer who takes the family and neighbors of police psychologist hostage reveals a recurring nightmare to the doctor. View more details

  • 1949
  • Approved
  • 1h 13m

The Dark Past

Directed : Rudolph Maté

Written : Oscar Saul Philip MacDonald Malvin Wald

Stars : William Holden Lee J. Cobb Adele Jergens Nina Foch

All cast & crew

6.3

Details

Genres : Thriller Crime Film-Noir

Release date : Apr 24, 1949

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Streaming on "Chris T" YouTube Channel Streaming on "DDF: Movie Collection" YouTube Channel

Language : English

Filming locations : Columbia/Sunset Gower Studios - 1438 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Production companies : Columbia Pictures

Summary An escaped psychopathic killer who takes the family and neighbors of police psychologist hostage reveals a recurring nightmare to the doctor. View more details

Details

Genres : Thriller Crime Film-Noir

Release date : Apr 24, 1949

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Streaming on "Chris T" YouTube Channel Streaming on "DDF: Movie Collection" YouTube Channel

Language : English

Filming locations : Columbia/Sunset Gower Studios - 1438 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Production companies : Columbia Pictures

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