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Leave Her to Heaven
Directed by John M. Stahl
1945•1h 50m•NR•★ 7.6
Crime / Drama / Film-Noir / Thriller
Synopsis
A dazzling, psychopathic Boston socialite marries a handsome young novelist and develops an all-consuming, homicidal jealousy toward anyone who commands his affection, coldly executing those in her way. John M. Stahl's Technicolor film noir tour-de-force featuring Gene Tierney's chilling, Oscar-nominated performance.
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Leave Her to Heaven
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John M. Stahl
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CanonContemplative
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MovementNocturnal
Film Noir
Stories where morality is uncertain and every decision carries a cost.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorJohn M. Stahl
WriterJo Swerling
CinematographyLeon Shamroy
MusicAlfred Newman
Principal Cast
Gene TierneyEllen Berent Harland
Cornel WildeRichard Harland
Jeanne CrainRuth Berent
Vincent PriceRussell Quinton
Mary PhilipsMrs. Berent
Ray CollinsGlen Robie
Gene LockhartDr. Saunders
Reed HadleyDr. Mason
Technical Specifications
Runtime1h 50m (110 mins)
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Production Details
DirectorJohn M. Stahl
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
Studio20th Century Fox
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