The Dark Past

"SENSATIONAL SUSPENSE DRAMA!"

Apr 25 1949 Approved 1h 13m
Crime, Film-Noir, Thriller

A gang hold a family hostage in their own home. The leader of the escaped cons is bothered by a recurring dream that the doctor of the house may be able to analyze.

Plot

When a detective scoffs at his suggestion that an 18-year-old criminal be referred for psychiatric examination Dr. Andrew Collins, the police psychiatrist, tells him the story of his encounter with Al Walker. Walker had a history of violence and killed the prison warden during an escape. He and his gang took the Collins family and their friends hostage. But, when Dr. Collins learns that Walker has a violent recurring dream, he offers to help him decipher the dream and determine exactly what has driven him to a life of crime and violence.

Written by

Malvin Wald, Oscar Saul, Philip MacDonald

Directed by

Rudolph Maté

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
2,353
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA