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Pretty Poison
Pretty Poison

Pretty Poison

What Brought A Nice Kid Like Sue Ann To A Shocking Moment Like This?

Genres

CrimeDramaRomanceThriller

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A troubled arsonist spins a tale of espionage to a captivating girl, who becomes enthralled and entangled in his dangerous fantasies, leading to unexpected murder and chaos that change their lives forever.

Others

Budget

$1300000

Revenue

$2075000

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

89 mins

Rating

6.7/10

Release Date

18 July 1968

Country

United States of America

Cast

Anthony Perkins

Anthony Perkins

Dennis Pitt

Tuesday Weld

Tuesday Weld

Sue Ann Stepanek

Beverly Garland

Beverly Garland

Mrs. Stepanek

John Randolph

John Randolph

Morton Azenauer

Dick O'Neill

Dick O'Neill

Bud Munsch

Clarice Blackburn

Clarice Blackburn

Mrs. Bronson

Joseph Bova

Joseph Bova

Pete

Ken Kercheval

Ken Kercheval

Harry Jackson

Don Fellows

Don Fellows

Detective

Parker Fennelly

Parker Fennelly

Sam Joyals (uncredited)

Bill Sorrells

Bill Sorrells

Cop at Beanery (uncredited)

Tom Gorman

Tom Gorman

First Detective (uncredited)

Paul Larson

Paul Larson

Mrs. Stepanek's Boyfriend (uncredited)

Gil Rogers

Gil Rogers

Man at Police Station (uncredited)

Dan Morgan

Dan Morgan

Man at Police Station (uncredited)

Jay Barney

Jay Barney

(uncredited)

Timothy Callahan

Timothy Callahan

Plainclothes Cop (uncredited)

William Fort

William Fort

Cop (uncredited)

Maurice Ottinger

Maurice Ottinger

Highway Policeman (uncredited)

George Ryan

George Ryan

Drillmaster (uncredited)

Ed Wagner

Ed Wagner

Cop (uncredited)

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