The Reckless Moment

1949, Mystery & thriller/Drama, 1h 22m

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While fighting with girlfriend Bea Harper (Geraldine Brooks), Ted Darby (Shepperd Strudwick) takes a spill that leads to his death. Desperate to keep her daughter out of jail, Bea's mother, Lucia (Joan Bennett), disposes of the body. Meanwhile, Lucia's suspicions that Ted had sleazy friends are confirmed when gangster Martin Donnelly (James Mason) materializes with the intention of extorting cash from the Darbys. Yet when Martin and Lucia grow increasingly close, the scheme starts to splinter.

Cast & Crew

James Mason
Martin Donnelly
Joan Bennett
Lucia Harper
Geraldine Brooks
Bea Harper
Henry O'Neill
Tom Harper
Shepperd Strudwick
Ted Darby
David Bair
David Harper
Roy Roberts
Nagel
Frances E. Williams
Sybil
Paul E. Burns
Desk Clerk
Danny Jackson
Drummer
Claire Carleton
Blond
Billy Snyder
Gambler
Peter Brocco
Bartender
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Feller
Virginia Hunter
Girl
Max Ophuls
Director
Mel Dinelli
Writer
Henry Garson
Writer
Elisabeth Sanxay Holding
Writer
Robert E. Kent
Writer
Robert W. Soderberg
Writer
Walter Wanger
Producer
Hans J. Salter
Original Music
Burnett Guffey
Cinematographer
Gene Havlick
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