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Among the Living

Among the Living

What horrible fascination did this monster have for women?

19416.01h 9mNR

Overview

A mentally unstable man, who has been kept in isolation for years, escapes and causes trouble for his identical twin brother.

Directed by Stuart Heisler
Written by Lester Cole, Brian Marlow, Garrett Fort
Produced by Sol C. Siegel
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Top Cast

Albert Dekker

Albert Dekker

John Raden / Paul Raden

Susan Hayward

Susan Hayward

Millie Pickens

Harry Carey

Harry Carey

Dr. Ben Saunders

Frances Farmer

Frances Farmer

Elaine Raden

Gordon Jones

Gordon Jones

Bill Oakley

Jean Phillips

Jean Phillips

Peggy Nolan

Ernest Whitman

Ernest Whitman

Pompey

Maude Eburne

Maude Eburne

Mrs. Pickens

Frank M. Thomas

Frank M. Thomas

Sheriff

Harlan Briggs

Harlan Briggs

Judge

Themes & Keywords

film noirevil twin

About Among the Living

Among the Living is a thriller, crime film released in 1941 exploring themes of film noir, evil twin. Directed by Stuart Heisler, it stars Albert Dekker, Susan Hayward, Harry Carey. A mentally unstable man, who has been kept in isolation for years, escapes and causes trouble for his identical twin brother.

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