Beyond the Forest(1949)
“Nobody's as good as Bette when she's bad!”
Overview
Rosa, the self-serving wife of a small-town doctor, gets a better offer when a wealthy big-city man insists she get a divorce and marry him instead. Soon she demonstrates she is capable of rather deplorable acts -- including murder.
Director
King Vidor
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Bette Davis
as Rosa Moline
Joseph Cotten
as Doctor Louis Moline
David Brian
as Neil Latimer
Ruth Roman
as Carol
Minor Watson
as Moose
Dona Drake
as Jenny
Regis Toomey
as Sorren
Sarah Selby
as Mildred
Ann Doran
as Edith Williams
Bess Flowers
as Secretary
Creighton Hale
as Townsman with Glasses
Dorothy Vernon
as Townswoman
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1949
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beyond the Forest?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Beyond the Forest (1949).
What is Beyond the Forest about?▼
Rosa, the self-serving wife of a small-town doctor, gets a better offer when a wealthy big-city man insists she get a divorce and marry him instead. Soon she demonstrates she is capable of rather deplorable acts -- including murder.
Who directed Beyond the Forest?▼
Beyond the Forest was directed by King Vidor and released in 1949. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is Beyond the Forest?▼
Beyond the Forest has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in Beyond the Forest?▼
The cast of Beyond the Forest includes Bette Davis as Rosa Moline, Joseph Cotten as Doctor Louis Moline, David Brian as Neil Latimer, Ruth Roman as Carol, Minor Watson as Moose and more.
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