"Trapped by a man beyond control!"

1952

1h 17m

6.1(42 votes)

Drama

Crime

Thriller

Overview

A psychopath on the run takes a job as a handyman at the house of a lonely widow.

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Cast & Crew

14 members

Acting

Ida Lupino

Helen Gordon

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Robert Ryan

Howard Wilton

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Taylor Holmes

Walter Armstrong

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Barbara Whiting

Ruth Williams

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James Willmas

Mr. Stevens

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O.Z. Whitehead

Mr. Franks

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William Talman

Mr. Gordon

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Dee Pollock

Doug

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Jimmy Mobley

Jimmy

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Jeanne Eggenweiler

Jeanne

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Brad Morrow

Boy

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Shelly Lynn Anderson

Boy

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Ronnie Patterson

Boy

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Corky

Corky the Dog (uncredited)

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