The Reckless Moment

1949
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The Reckless Moment
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Title: The Reckless Moment

Original Title: The Reckless Moment

Year: 1949

Info

  • Country: USA
  • Length: 82 Minutes (1 hour 22 min)
  • Genre: Drama
  • Studios: Columbia Pictures
  • Age rating: 12 (Suitable for 12 years and over)

Release Dates

  • United States: December 29 1949

Plot

After discovering the dead body of Bea Harper's lover, Bea's mother Lucia hides the body under the assumption that it was her daughter who killed the man. Martin Donnelly comes to blackmail Lucia on behalf of his partner Nagel and falls in love with Lucia instead. Nagel wants the money and Donnelly kills Nagel to protect Lucia, and then kills himself to end the impossible relationship with the married Lucia.

Cast

Director:

Max Ophüls Max Ophüls

James Mason

James Mason

Martin Donnelly

Joan Bennett

Joan Bennett

Lucia Harper

Geraldine Brooks

Geraldine Brooks

Beatrice 'Bea' Harper

Henry O'Neill

Henry O'Neill

Tom Harper

David Bair

David Bair

David Harper

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