Shockproof

"He thought he was shockproof!"

Jan 20 1949 Approved 1h 19m
Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Jenny Marsh, recently released from prison for killing a man, finds herself under the watchful eye of her parole officer, Griff Marat, who helps her secure a job caring for his ailing mother.

Plot

After having served 5 years in prison, for killing a man while defending her disreputable lover, Harry (John Baragrey), Jenny Marsh (Patricia Knight) is set for parole. Her parole officer, Griff Marat Cornel Wilde is determined to make Jenny go straight. For lack of other prospects Griff finds Jenny a job in his own home, something totally against regulations. At first, Jenny still has feelings for Harry, but as Griff shows her more compassion and care, she falls in love with him - which Harry seems to encourage, because he has plans to crush Griff and his dreams of political office, and the situation soon becomes even more dangerous...

Written by

Helen Deutsch, Samuel Fuller

Directed by

Douglas Sirk

Cast

Cornel Wilde, Patricia Knight, John Baragrey

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
2,816
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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