The Reckless Moment
Seen it?1949 | 82 min | Drama, Thriller, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, 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 crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Mildred Pierce or Shadow of a Doubt, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1949: an older pace and style.
After discovering the dead body of her teenage daughter's lover, a housewife takes desperate measures to protect her family from scandal.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$717K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Max Ophüls
- James MasonMartin Donnelly
- Joan BennettLucia Harper
- Geraldine BrooksBea Harper
- Henry O'NeillTom Harper
- Shepperd StrudwickTed Darby
- David BairDavid Harper
- Roy RobertsNagel
- Jessie ArnoldOld Lady (uncredited)
- Al BainMan (uncredited)
- Jack BakerMan (uncredited)