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Pretty Poison( 1968)

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Overview

A troubled arsonist spins a tale of espionage to a captivating girl, who becomes enthralled and entangled in his dangerous fantasies, leading to unexpected murder and chaos that change their lives forever.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Anthony Perkins

      Dennis Pitt

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      Tuesday Weld

      Sue Ann Stepanek

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      Beverly Garland

      Mrs. Stepanek

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      John Randolph

      Morton Azenauer

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      Dick O'Neill

      Bud Munsch

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      Clarice Blackburn

      Mrs. Bronson

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      Joseph Bova

      Pete

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      Ken Kercheval

      Harry Jackson

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      Don Fellows

      Detective

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      Parker Fennelly

      Sam Joyals (uncredited)

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      Bill Sorrells

      Cop at Beanery (uncredited)

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      Tom Gorman

      First Detective (uncredited)

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      Paul Larson

      Mrs. Stepanek's Boyfriend (uncredited)

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      Gil Rogers

      Man at Police Station (uncredited)

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      Dan Morgan

      Man at Police Station (uncredited)

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      Jay Barney

      (uncredited)

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      Timothy Callahan

      Plainclothes Cop (uncredited)

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      William Fort

      Cop (uncredited)

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      Maurice Ottinger

      Highway Policeman (uncredited)

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      George Ryan

      Drillmaster (uncredited)

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      Ed Wagner

      Cop (uncredited)

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    A review by John Chard

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    Written by John Chard on Sat Mar 08 2014
    The Pitt and the Poison. Pretty Poison is directed by Noel Black and adapted to screenplay by Lorenzo Semple Junior from the novel “She Let Him Continue” written by Stephen Geller. It stars Anthony Perkins, Tuesday Weld, Beverly Garland, John Randolph and Dick O’Neill. Music is by Johnny Mandel and cinematography by David Quaid. Pure definition of a culter movie? Probably Pretty Poison. A wonderfully odd neo-noir that’s as cunning as a fox, Noel Black’s movie flummoxed many upon release but the underground swell of the cult enthusiasts has ensured this particular poison is still around to...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    1300000.00

    Revenue

    2075000.00

    Keywords

    • central intelligence agency (cia)
    • based on novel or book
    • parent child relationship
    • cheerleader
    • deception
    • femme fatale
    • murder
    • excitement
    • parole
    • arsonist
    • parole officer
    • disturbed teenager
    • dramatic
    • tense