Impact
Seen it?1949 | 111 min | Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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. If you loved Shadow of a Doubt or Obsession, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1949: an older pace and style.
After surviving a murder attempt, an auto magnate goes into hiding so his wife can pay for the crime.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$900K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 39K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Arthur Lubin
- Brian DonlevyWalter Williams
- Ella RainesMarsha Peters
- Charles CoburnLieutenant Quincy
- Helen WalkerIrene Williams
- Anna May WongSu Lin
- Robert WarwickCaptain Callahan
- Clarence KolbDarcy
- Art BakerDefense Attorney
- William WrightProsecutor
- Mae MarshMrs. King