A successful marriage is usually based on what a husband and wife don't know about each other. An interesting and divisive film noir thriller directed by Otto Preminger and written by Ben Hecht (under the blacklist pseudonym Lester Barstow) and Andrew Solt. Adapted from the novel "Methinks the Lady" written by Guy Endore, the film Stars Gene Tierney, Richard Conte, José Ferrer, and Charles Bickford. Arthur C.…
Tomorrow she will know what she did tonight!!
The wife of a psychoanalyst falls prey to a devious quack hypnotist when he discovers she is an habitual shoplifter. Then one of his previous patients now being treated by the real doctor is found murdered, with her still at the scene, and suspicion points only one way.
Top Cast
Gene Tierney
Ann Sutton
José Ferrer
David Korvo
Richard Conte
Dr. William 'Bill' Sutton
Charles Bickford
Lt. James Colton
Eduard Franz
Martin Avery
Barbara O'Neil
Theresa "Terry" Randolph
Constance Collier
Tina Cosgrove
Fortunio Bonanova
Feruccio di Ravallo
Lawrence Dobkin
Dr. Wayne
Robert Foulk
Policeman Andy (uncredited)
Larry Keating
Mr. Simms (uncredited)
Myrtle Anderson
Ann's Maid (uncredited)
Gail Bonney
Minor Role (uncredited)
Lovyss Bradley
Nurse (uncredited)
Margaret Brayton
Policewoman (uncredited)
Sue Carlton
Elevator Girl (uncredited)
Reviews
This might well be my favourite role for José Ferrer as he portrays the hypnotist charged with treating "Ann" (Gene Tierney). She's a bit of a kleptomaniac and both she and doctor husband "William" (Richard Conte) are determined to find out just what, if anything, is in her past and triggering this behaviour. It's not as if they are poor or that she needs the things she is stealing... Anyway, the clearly…
FAQ about Whirlpool
What is Whirlpool about?
The wife of a psychoanalyst falls prey to a devious quack hypnotist when he discovers she is an habitual shoplifter. Then one of his previous patients now being treated by the real doctor is found murdered, with her still at the scene, and suspicion points only one way.
When was Whirlpool released?
Whirlpool was released in 1950.
What genres does Whirlpool belong to?
Whirlpool is categorised as Thriller, Crime, Drama.
Who stars in Whirlpool?
The cast of Whirlpool includes Gene Tierney, José Ferrer, Richard Conte, Charles Bickford, Eduard Franz.