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Portrait in Black
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Portrait in Black

1960-07-27 · 112 min · ★ 5.7

Drama · Thriller

A pair of lovers plot to kill the woman's rich husband.

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Directors
Michael Gordon
Production companies
Ross Hunter Productions, Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,400,000
Revenue
USD 9,200,000

Top Cast

Lana TurnerLana TurnerSheila Cabot
Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnDr. David Rivera
Richard BasehartRichard BasehartHoward Mason
Sandra DeeSandra DeeCathy Cabot
John SaxonJohn SaxonBlake Richards
Ray WalstonRay WalstonCobb
Virginia GreyVirginia GreyMiss Lee
Anna May WongAnna May WongTawny
Dennis KohlerPeter Cabot
Lloyd NolanLloyd NolanMatthew S. Cabot
Elizabeth ChanElizabeth ChanChinese Dancer
John WengrafJohn WengrafDr. Kessler
John McNamaraJohn McNamaraMinister
George WomackForeman
Paul BirchPaul BirchDetective Lieutenant
Robert P. Lieb
James NolanJames NolanDetective
Richard NorrisMr. Corbin

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