Movie: The Reckless Moment

Top 10 Billed Cast

James Mason
James Mason

Martin Donnelly

Joan Bennett
Joan Bennett

Lucia Harper

Geraldine Brooks
Geraldine Brooks

Bea Harper

Henry O'Neill
Henry O'Neill

Tom Harper

Shepperd Strudwick
Shepperd Strudwick

Ted Darby

David Bair
David Bair

David Harper

Roy Roberts
Roy Roberts

Nagel

Jessie Arnold
Jessie Arnold

Old Lady (uncredited)

Al Bain
Al Bain

Man (uncredited)

Jack Baker
Jack Baker

Man (uncredited)

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  • Overview

    After discovering the dead body of her teenage daughter's lover, a housewife takes desperate measures to protect her family from scandal.

  • Release Date

    1949-12-09

  • Average

    6.7

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
  • Tagline

    It could happen to so many married women!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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