

Cast a Dark Shadow
1955-09-20 · 83 min · ★ 6.5
Edward "Teddy" Bare is a ruthless schemer who thinks he's hit the big time when he kills his older wife, believing he will inherit a fortune. When things don't go according to plan, Teddy sets his sights on a new victim: wealthy widow Freda Jeffries. Unfortunately for the unscrupulous criminal, Freda is much more guarded and sassy than his last wife, making separating her from her money considerably more challenging.
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- Directors
- Lewis Gilbert
- Production companies
- Angel Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Dirk BogardeEdward "Teddy" Bare
Margaret LockwoodFreda Jeffries
Kay WalshCharlotte Young
Kathleen HarrisonEmmie
Robert FlemyngPhillip Mortimer
Mona WashbourneMonica Bare
Walter HuddCoroner
Guy StandevenBrighton Tea Shop Customer (Uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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