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Pretty Poison

Pretty Poison

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

19686.71h 29m

Overview

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.

Directed by Noel Black
Written by Lorenzo Semple Jr., Stephen Geller
Produced by Noel Black, Marshall Backlar
Box OfficeBudget: $1.3MRevenue: $2.1M

Top 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)

Themes & Keywords

central intelligence agency (cia)based on novel or bookparent child relationshipcheerleaderdeceptionfemme fatalemurderexcitementparolearsonistparole officerdisturbed teenagerdramatictense

About Pretty Poison

Pretty Poison is a crime, drama, romance, thriller film released in 1968 exploring themes of central intelligence agency (cia), based on novel or book, parent child relationship, cheerleader, deception, femme fatale. Directed by Noel Black, it stars Anthony Perkins, Tuesday Weld, Beverly Garland. 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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