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Beyond the Forest

"Nobody's as good as Bette when she's bad!"

October 21, 1949 1h 37m 6.7/10 (52 votes)

Originally released in 1949. Beyond the Forest is a drama/thriller film. directed by King Vidor.

Starring Bette Davis, Joseph Cotten, and David Brian

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 21, 1949 76 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (52 votes)
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Budget $1.6M Production budget
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Box Office $1.7M 1.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,589,000
Revenue
$1,738,000

Production Companies

  • Warner Bros. Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beyond the Forest about?

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 d...

Who directed Beyond the Forest?

Beyond the Forest was directed by King Vidor.

How long is Beyond the Forest?

Beyond the Forest has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was Beyond the Forest released?

Beyond the Forest was released on October 21, 1949 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Beyond the Forest?

The main cast of Beyond the Forest includes Bette Davis, Joseph Cotten, David Brian, Ruth Roman, Minor Watson.