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Out of the Past (1947)

โ€œOUT of the Sun, OUT of the Moonlight, OUT of the Past.โ€

7.7/10 ยท 667 votes 1h 37m ThrillerRomanceCrime

#1 of 5 films from 1947 #133 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Jacques Tourneur ยท Written by Daniel Mainwaring

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Overview

The peaceful life of a gas station owner is disrupted when a man from his past arrives in town and forces him to return to the dark world he had tried to escape.

Cast

Robert Mitchumas Jeff Bailey / Jeff Markham
Jane Greeras Kathie Moffat
Kirk Douglasas Whit Sterling
Rhonda Flemingas Meta Carson
Richard Webbas Jim
Steve Brodieas Jack Fisher
Virginia Hustonas Ann Miller
Paul Valentineas Joe Stephanos
Dickie Mooreas The Kid
Ken Nilesas Leonard Eels
Mary Fieldas Marny (uncredited)
Oliver Blakeas Tillotson (uncredited)
Harry Haydenas Canby Miller (uncredited)
Theresa Harrisas Eunice Leonard (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateNovember 25, 1947
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) โ€” about the same as the 1947 average of 91 min
GenresThriller, Romance, Crime
LanguageEN
IMDbtt0039689

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Questions

How long is Out of the Past?
Out of the Past runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Out of the Past worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 667 votes, which places it #1 of 5 films released in 1947 in this index (top 100%) and #133 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Out of the Past?
Out of the Past was directed by Jacques Tourneur. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Cat People (1942).
Who stars in Out of the Past?
Robert Mitchum as Jeff Bailey / Jeff Markham; Jane Greer as Kathie Moffat; Kirk Douglas as Whit Sterling; Rhonda Fleming as Meta Carson; Richard Webb as Jim; Steve Brodie as Jack Fisher.
Where can I watch the trailer for Out of the Past?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/34221.

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