Crime ·Drama ·Romance ·Thriller · United States of America · 1968 · 1h 29m

Pretty Poison

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Director
Noel Black
Cast
Anthony Perkins as Dennis Pitt Tuesday Weld as Sue Ann Stepanek Beverly Garland as Mrs. Stepanek John Randolph as Morton Azenauer Dick O'Neill as Bud Munsch Clarice Blackburn as Mrs. Bronson
Crew
David L. Quaid — Director of Photography William H. Ziegler — Editor Johnny Mandel — Original Music Composer Lorenzo Semple Jr. — Screenplay Stephen Geller — Novel Marshall Backlar — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

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Mood & Themes
central intelligence agency (cia)based on novel or bookparent child relationshipcheerleaderdeceptionfemme fatalemurderexcitementparolearsonistparole officerdisturbed teenager
Key Collaborators
Noel Black Director David L. Quaid Director of Photography William H. Ziegler Editor Johnny Mandel Original Music Composer Lorenzo Semple Jr. Screenplay Stephen Geller Novel Marshall Backlar Producer Noel Black Producer Ann Roth Costume Design
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