Leave Her to Heaven

"Hers was the deadliest of the seven sins!"

Jan 1 1946 Approved 1h 50m
Drama, Film-Noir, Romance

A socialite marries a prominent novelist, which spurs a violent, obsessive, and dangerous jealousy in her.

Plot

Novelist Richard Harland and socialite Ellen Berent meet on a train and are attracted to each other. They fall in love and decide to get married. They love each other, in spite of their differences. Ellen's love for Richard is obsessive - possessive, and wants Richard all to herself. Richard learns to what extent Ellen will go to get what she wants,

Written by

Jo Swerling, Ben Ames Williams

Directed by

John M. Stahl

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Languages

English, Italiano

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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7.6 out of 10
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