The Reckless Moment(1949)
“It could happen to so many married women!”
Overview
After discovering the dead body of her teenage daughter's lover, a housewife takes desperate measures to protect her family from scandal.
Director
Max Ophüls
Studio
Walter Wanger Productions
Cast
James Mason
as Martin Donnelly
Joan Bennett
as Lucia Harper
Geraldine Brooks
as Bea Harper
Henry O'Neill
as Tom Harper
Shepperd Strudwick
as Ted Darby
David Bair
as David Harper
Roy Roberts
as Nagel
Jessie Arnold
as Old Lady (uncredited)
Al Bain
as Man (uncredited)
Jack Baker
as Man (uncredited)
Pat Barton
as Receptionist (uncredited)
Holger Bendixen
as Man (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1949
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Walter Wanger Productions
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Where can I watch The Reckless Moment?▼
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What is The Reckless Moment about?▼
After discovering the dead body of her teenage daughter's lover, a housewife takes desperate measures to protect her family from scandal.
Who directed The Reckless Moment?▼
The Reckless Moment was directed by Max Ophüls and released in 1949. It is a drama, thriller, crime film.
How long is The Reckless Moment?▼
The Reckless Moment has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
Who stars in The Reckless Moment?▼
The cast of The Reckless Moment includes James Mason as Martin Donnelly, Joan Bennett as Lucia Harper, Geraldine Brooks as Bea Harper, Henry O'Neill as Tom Harper, Shepperd Strudwick as Ted Darby and more.
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