Released:
1946-08-19

Overview:
Three childhood friends, Martha, Walter and Sam, share a terrible secret. Over time, the ambitious Martha and the pusillanimous Walter have married. She is a cold businesswoman; he is the district attorney: a perfect combination to dominate the corrupt city of Iverstown at will. But the unexpected return of Sam, after years of absence, deeply disturbs the life of the odd couple.

Director:
Lewis Milestone

Runtime:
1h 55min

Genre:
Drama, Thriller

• Cast:
• 
  Barbara Stanwyck
  as
  Martha Ivers
• 
  Van Heflin
  as
  Sam Masterson
• 
  Lizabeth Scott
  as
  Antonia 'Toni' Marachek
• 
  Kirk Douglas
  as
  Walter O'Neil
• 
  Judith Anderson
  as
  Mrs. Ivers