Crime ·Drama ·Thriller · United States of America · 1957 · 1h 12m

Appointment with a Shadow

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Director
Richard Carlson
Cast
George Nader as Paul Baxter Joanna Moore as Penny Spencer Brian Keith as Lt. Spencer Virginia Field as Florence Knapp Frank De Kova as Dutch Hayden Stephen Chase as Sam Carewe
Crew
William E. Snyder — Director of Photography George A. Gittens — Editor Alec Coppel — Screenplay Norman Jolley — Screenplay Hugh Pentecost — Story Howie Horwitz — Producer
Tagline

Was This The Man They Hunted...Or The Killer Who Hunted Them!

Synopsis

George Nader plays a reporter whose career is ruined by liquor. A comeback opportunity presents itself when Nader is a bystander at the arrest of a well-known criminal.

Mood & Themes
film noirreporteralcoholic
Key Collaborators
Richard Carlson Director William E. Snyder Director of Photography George A. Gittens Editor Alec Coppel Screenplay Norman Jolley Screenplay Hugh Pentecost Story Howie Horwitz Producer Bill Thomas Costume Design
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