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The Dark Past
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The Dark Past

1948-12-22 · 74 min · ★ 6.0

Crime · Thriller · Drama

A gang hold a family hostage in their own home. The leader of the escaped cons is bothered by a recurring dream that the doctor of the house may be able to analyze.

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Directors
Rudolph Maté
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William HoldenWilliam HoldenAl Walker
Nina FochNina FochBetty
Lee J. CobbLee J. CobbDr. Andrew Collins
Adele JergensAdele JergensLaura Stevens
Stephen DunneStephen DunneOwen Talbot
Lois MaxwellLois MaxwellRuth Collins
Berry KroegerBerry KroegerMike
Steven GeraySteven GerayProf. Fred Linder
Wilton GraffWilton GraffFrank Stevens
Robert OsterlohRobert OsterlohPete
Kathryn CardKathryn CardNora
Charles CaneCharles CaneSheriff (uncredited)
Bill CartledgeArrested Man Leaving Wagon (uncredited)
Tom ColemanDetective (uncredited)
G. Pat CollinsG. Pat CollinsAl's Father (uncredited)
Ellen CorbyEllen CorbyAgnes (uncredited)
Lester DorrLester DorrFirst Man in Police Line-Up (uncredited)
Edward EarleEdward EarleMcCoy (uncredited)
Charles FergusonDetective (uncredited)
Jack GordonTough Man in Line-up (uncredited)

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