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The Dark Past

Taken hostage along with his family and friends, psychologist Andrew Collins (Lee J. Cobb) is held by the murderous fugitive Al Walker (William Holden) and his gang. While Walker's crew, which includes his lover, Betty (Nina Foch), tends to the other hostages, the desperate mastermind talks to Collins about his troubled past. As the night progresses, Collins gets Walker to focus on a disturbing dream, resulting in a psychological breakthrough that may help avoid a violent conflict.

Release Date

December 22, 1948

Running Time

74 minutes

Rotten Tomatoes

50%

Starring

William Holden

Nina Foch

Lee J. Cobb

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