The Tell-Tale Heart
"From the Terrifying Pages of Edgar Allan Poe!"
Originally released in 1960. The Tell-Tale Heart is a horror/thriller film. directed by Ernest Morris. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Laurence Payne, Adrienne Corri, and Dermot Walsh
Synopsis
A man's sanity is a point of contention as he confesses to murdering an elderly man, driven by the victim's pale blue 'vulture eye', culminating in guilt-induced auditory hallucinations of the victim's beating heart.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 14, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Laurence Payne
as Edgar Marsh
Adrienne Corri
as Betty Clare
Dermot Walsh
as Carl Loomis
Selma Vaz Dias
as Mrs. Vine
John Scott
as Police Inspector
John Martin
as Police Sergeant
Annette Carell
as Mrs. Fowler, Betty's Landlady
Rosemary Rotheray
as Jackie
Suzanne Fuller
as Dorothy
Yvonne Buckingham
as Mina
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Danziger Productions Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Tell-Tale Heart about?
A man's sanity is a point of contention as he confesses to murdering an elderly man, driven by the victim's pale blue 'vulture eye', culminating in guilt-induced auditory hallucinations of the vict...
Who directed The Tell-Tale Heart?
The Tell-Tale Heart was directed by Ernest Morris.
How long is The Tell-Tale Heart?
The Tell-Tale Heart has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was The Tell-Tale Heart released?
The Tell-Tale Heart was released on December 14, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Tell-Tale Heart?
The main cast of The Tell-Tale Heart includes Laurence Payne, Adrienne Corri, Dermot Walsh, Selma Vaz Dias, John Scott.