The Dark Past

NR
1h 14m
1948
5.8 /10 (36)

SENSATIONAL SUSPENSE DRAMA!

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1948-12-22

Top Billed Cast

William Holden

Al Walker

Nina Foch

Betty

Lee J. Cobb

Dr. Andrew Collins

Adele Jergens

Laura Stevens

Stephen Dunne

Owen Talbot

Lois Maxwell

Ruth Collins

Berry Kroeger

Mike

Steven Geray

Prof. Fred Linder

Wilton Graff

Frank Stevens

Robert Osterloh

Pete

Kathryn Card

Nora

Charles Cane

Sheriff (uncredited)

Bill Cartledge

Arrested Man Leaving Wagon (uncredited)

Tom Coleman

Detective (uncredited)

G. Pat Collins

Al's Father (uncredited)

Ellen Corby

Agnes (uncredited)

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