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Alias Nick Beal

Alias Nick Beal

No man ever held more terrible power over women than this tall dark handsome stranger from nowhere!

1949 1h 33mDramaCrimeFantasy

After straight-arrow district attorney Joseph Foster says in frustration that he would sell his soul to bring down a local mob boss, a smooth-talking stranger named Nick Beal shows up with enough evidence to seal a conviction. When that success leads Foster to run for governor, Beal's unearthly hold on him turns the previously honest man corrupt, much to the displeasure of his wife and his steadfast minister.

3.4/5

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After straight-arrow district attorney Joseph Foster says in frustration that he would sell his soul to bring down a local mob boss, a smooth-talking stranger named Nick Beal shows up with enough evidence to seal a conviction. When that success leads Foster to run for governor, Beal's unearthly hold on him turns the previously honest man corrupt, much to the displeasure of his wife and his steadfast minister.

The vibe

prostitutefogpoliticianmoral conflictpact with the devilfaustfilm noirsoul sellingdevildistrict attorney

Behind it

John FarrowJohn FarrowDirectorJonathan LatimerScreenplayMindret LordStoryFranz WaxmanFranz WaxmanComposerLionel LindonLionel LindonCinematography

Cast

Ray MillandRay MillandNick Beal
Audrey TotterAudrey TotterDonna Allen
Thomas MitchellThomas MitchellJoseph Foster
George MacreadyGeorge MacreadyThomas Garfield
Fred ClarkFred ClarkFrankie Faulkner
Geraldine WallGeraldine WallMartha Foster
Henry O'NeillHenry O'NeillJudge Ben Hobbs
Darryl HickmanDarryl HickmanLarry Price
Nestor PaivaNestor PaivaKarl
King DonovanKing DonovanPeter Wolfe
Charles EvansCharles EvansPaul Norton
Ernö VerebesErnö VerebesMr. Cox
Douglas SpencerDouglas SpencerHenry T. Finch
Arlene JenkinsAileen
Pepito PérezPoster Man
Joey RayJoey RayTommy Ray
Leon AltonSupporter
Edward BibyParty Guest

Director

John Farrow

Writers

Jonathan Latimer, Mindret Lord

Release date

4 Mar 1949

Runtime

1h 33m

Studio

Paramount Pictures

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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