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Gaslight (1944)

โ€œStrange drama of a captive sweetheart!โ€

7.5/10 ยท 590 votes 1h 54m nr ThrillerDramaCrimeMystery

#4 of 6 films from 1944 #205 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by George Cukor ยท Written by John L. Balderston, Walter Reisch, John Van Druten

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Overview

A newlywed fears she's going mad when strange things start happening at the family mansion.

Cast

Charles Boyeras Gregory Anton
Ingrid Bergmanas Paula Alquist
Joseph Cottenas Brian Cameron
May Whittyas Miss Thwaites
Angela Lansburyas Nancy
Barbara Everestas Elizabeth
Emil Rameauas Maestro Guardi
Edmund Breonas General Huddleston
Halliwell Hobbesas Mr. Muffin
Tom Stevensonas Williams
Heather Thatcheras Lady Dalroy
Lawrence Grossmithas Lord Dalroy
Jakob Gimpelas Pianist
Jack Kirkas Cab Driver (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateMay 4, 1944
Runtime114 min (1h 54m) โ€” longer as the 1944 average of 99 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$2,068,000
IMDbtt0036855

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Questions

How long is Gaslight?
Gaslight runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Is Gaslight worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 590 votes, which places it #4 of 6 films released in 1944 in this index (top 50%) and #205 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Gaslight?
Gaslight was directed by George Cukor. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Gone with the Wind (1939), The Philadelphia Story (1940), My Fair Lady (1964).
Who stars in Gaslight?
Charles Boyer as Gregory Anton; Ingrid Bergman as Paula Alquist; Joseph Cotten as Brian Cameron; May Whitty as Miss Thwaites; Angela Lansbury as Nancy; Barbara Everest as Elizabeth.
What is Gaslight rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Gaslight?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7462.

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