The Reckless Moment
It could happen to so many married women!
1949 · 1h 22m · Approved
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Directed by
Max Ophüls
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The Reckless Moment
Overview
After discovering the dead body of her teenage daughter's lover, a housewife takes desperate measures to protect her family from scandal.
Director and cast
- Max Ophüls Director
- James Mason as Martin Donnelly
- Joan Bennett as Lucia Harper
- Geraldine Brooks as Bea Harper
- Henry O'Neill as Tom Harper
- Shepperd Strudwick as Ted Darby
- David Bair as David Harper
- Roy Roberts as Nagel
- Jessie Arnold as Old Lady (uncredited)
- Al Bain as Man (uncredited)
- Jack Baker as Man (uncredited)
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