The Tell-Tale Heart

1960

NR

1h 18m

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5.9/10
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Themes of voyeurism and unrequited love compliment Poe's classic of murder and insanity in this superbly suspenseful loose interpretation. Anxiety-stricken librarian Edgar Marsh becomes infatuated with his next-door neighbor, but when he can't have her, he resorts to murder.

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Writers

Brian Clemens(writer by)
Eldon Howard(writer by)
Edgar Allan Poe(short story by)
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Laurence Payne
Edgar Marsh
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Adrienne Corri
Betty Clare
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Dermot Walsh
Carl Loomis
John Scott
Police Inspector
John Martin
Police Sergeant
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Annette Carell
Mrs. Fowler, Betty's Landlady
Joan Peart
Street Girl
Nade Beall
Old Crone
Pamela Plant
Manageress
David Lander
Jeweller

Directors

Writers

Brian Clemens(writer by)
Eldon Howard(writer by)
Edgar Allan Poe(short story by)

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Release date

December 14, 1960 (United States)

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Language

English

Production company

Danziger Productions Ltd.

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