The Depraved
"A CHANCE ENCOUNTER LEADS TO A PERFECT MURDER PLOT"
Originally released in 1957. The Depraved is a drama/thriller film. directed by Paul Dickson. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anne Heywood, Robert Arden, and Carroll Levis
Synopsis
Fed up with her wealthy but abusive husband, Tom (Basil Dignam), young English homemaker Laura Wilton (Anne Heywood) conspires with her lover, American Army captain Dave Dillon (Robert Arden), to have her boozy spouse meet an "accidental" demise. But a nosy copper (Denis Shaw) suspects foul play, and soon the lovers' crafty scheme deteriorates into fear, distrust and betrayal. Paul Dickson directs this vintage noir thriller.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anne Heywood
as Laura Wilton
Robert Arden
as Dave Dillon
Carroll Levis
as Major Kelloway
Basil Dignam
as Tom Wilton
Denis Shaw
as Inspector O'Flynn
Robert Ayres
as Colonel-in-chief
Gary Thorne
as Kaufmann
Hal Osmond
as Barman
Gil Winfield
as Sergeant U.S. Army
John Adams
as Man Discovering Crashed Car (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Danziger Productions Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Depraved about?
Fed up with her wealthy but abusive husband, Tom (Basil Dignam), young English homemaker Laura Wilton (Anne Heywood) conspires with her lover, American Army captain Dave Dillon (Robert Arden), to h...
Who directed The Depraved?
The Depraved was directed by Paul Dickson.
How long is The Depraved?
The Depraved has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was The Depraved released?
The Depraved was released on November 1, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Depraved?
The main cast of The Depraved includes Anne Heywood, Robert Arden, Carroll Levis, Basil Dignam, Denis Shaw.