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Whirlpool

Whirlpool (1950)

Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Mystery, Romantic, Thriller | United States

Director: Otto Preminger

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Rating: 6.7/10

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SYNOPSIS

The wife of a psycho-analyst falls prey to a devious quack hypnotist when he discovers she is an habitual shoplifter. Then one of his previous patients now being treated by the real doctor is found murdered, with her still at the scene, and suspicion points only one way.

Actors

Writer: Ben Hecht, Andrew Solt

Producer: Otto Preminger

RUNTIME: 98 min

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