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The Dark Past(1948)
Status: Released
Date: 1948-12-22
60%
41 Votes
Time: 1h 14m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Dark Past
Top 10 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
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