
Shockproof
Seen it?1949 | 79 min | Romance, Crime, Thriller
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved Fast Five or Vertigo, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 19 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1949: an older pace and style.
Jenny Marsh, recently released from prison for killing a man, finds herself under the watchful eye of her parole officer, Griff Marat, who helps her secure a job caring for his ailing mother.
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
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Douglas Sirk
- Cornel WildeGriff Marat
- Patricia KnightJenny Marsh
- John BaragreyHarry Wesson
- Esther MinciottiMrs. Marat
- Howard St. JohnSam Brooks
- Russell CollinsFrederick Bauer
- Charles BatesTommy Marat
- Richard Benedict'Kid', Knife Wielder (Uncredited)
- Argentina BrunettiStella (Uncredited)
- Paul BryarMan in Car (Uncredited)