Inferno
Seen it?1953 | 83 min | Adventure, Thriller, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 adventure fans. If you loved War of the Worlds, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
When selfish and arrogant millionaire Donald Carson fractures his leg during a desert vacation, his wife, Geraldine, leaves with their friend Joseph Duncan to supposedly get help. However, the two of them are really lovers who are leaving Carson to die in the heat. Slowly, Carson realizes he is on his own and vows revenge on the traitorous couple. Having had a privileged life, Carson must now use his wits to stay alive.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- 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 impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roy Ward Baker
- Robert RyanDonald Whitley Carson III
- Rhonda FlemingGeraldine Carson
- William LundiganJoseph Duncan
- Larry KeatingDave Emory
- Henry HullSam Elby
- Carl BetzLt. Mike Platt
- Robert BurtonSheriff
- Barbara PepperWaitress (uncredited)
- Everett GlassMason (uncredited)
- Robert AdlerKen - Ranch Hand (uncredited)