A Double Life
Seen it?1947 | 104 min | Drama, Thriller
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
It won 2 Oscars and it earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes). Make plans for this one.
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 Rear Window or The Gift, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1947: an older pace and style.
A Shakespearian actor starring as Othello opposite his wife finds the character's jealous rage taking over his mind off-stage.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Actor, Academy Awards: Best Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars and 1 Venice award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Cukor
- Ronald ColmanAnthony John
- Signe HassoBrita
- Edmond O'BrienBill Friend
- Shelley WintersPat Kroll
- Ray CollinsVictor Donlan
- Philip LoebMax Lasker
- Millard MitchellAl Cooley
- Joe SawyerPete Bonner
- Charles La TorreStellini
- Whit BissellDr. Stauffer