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Gaslight (1940)

EN Released
Director: Thorold Dickinson |Writers: A.R. Rawlinson, Bridget Boland |Stars: Anton Walbrook, Diana Wynyard, Frank Pettingell
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★ 7.1/10
Rating: ★ 7.1/10 (110 votes) · IMDb ↗
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Duration: 1h 24m
Language: EN
Release Date: Aug 31, 1940
Country: United Kingdom
Director: Thorold Dickinson

Storyline

Twenty years removed from Alice Barlow's murder by a thief looking for her jewels, newlyweds Paul and Bella Mallen move into the very house where the crime was committed. Retired detective B.G. Rough, who worked on the Barlow case, is still in the area and grows suspicious of Paul, who he feels bears a striking resemblance to one of Barlow's relatives. Rough must find the truth before the killer can strike again and reclaim his bounty.

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Movie Details

Original titleGaslight
Release dateAug 31, 1940
StatusReleased
Keywordsmurder, marriage, driven mad, rubies

FAQ

What is Gaslight about?

Twenty years removed from Alice Barlow's murder by a thief looking for her jewels, newlyweds Paul and Bella Mallen move into the very house where the crime was committed. Retired detective B.G. Rough, who worked on the Barlow case, is still in the area and grows suspicious of Paul, who he feels bears a striking resemblance to one of Barlow's relatives. Rough must find the truth before the killer can strike again and reclaim his bounty.

When was Gaslight released?

Gaslight was released on Aug 31, 1940 (status: Released).

Who directed Gaslight?

Thorold Dickinson directed Gaslight.

What is the TMDB rating of Gaslight?

Gaslight has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 from 110 votes.