Possessed
Seen it?1947 | 108 min | Drama, Thriller, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved Vertigo or Rear Window, start here.
- The mood
- Tense and unsettling, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1947: an older pace and style.
After being found wandering the streets of Los Angeles, a severely catatonic woman tells a doctor the complex story of how she wound up there.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Curtis Bernhardt
- Joan CrawfordLouise Howell
- Van HeflinDavid Sutton
- Raymond MasseyDean Graham
- Geraldine BrooksCarol Graham
- Stanley RidgesDr. Harvey Willard
- John RidgelyHarker
- Moroni OlsenDr. Ames
- Peter MilesWynn Graham (as Gerald Perreau)
- Erskine SanfordDr. Max Sherman
- Jakob GimpelPianist