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Inferno

Inferno

The most breath-taking man hunt that ever criss-crossed out of the screen!

19536.01h 23m

Overview

When selfish and arrogant millionaire Donald Carson fractures his leg during a desert vacation, his wife, Geraldine, leaves with their friend Joseph Duncan to supposedly get help. However, the two of them are really lovers who are leaving Carson to die in the heat. Slowly, Carson realizes he is on his own and vows revenge on the traitorous couple. Having had a privileged life, Carson must now use his wits to stay alive.

Directed by Roy Ward Baker
Written by Francis M. Cockrell
Produced by William Bloom
Box OfficeBudget: $1.1M0

Top Cast

Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Donald Whitley Carson III

Rhonda Fleming

Rhonda Fleming

Geraldine Carson

William Lundigan

William Lundigan

Joseph Duncan

Larry Keating

Larry Keating

Dave Emory

Henry Hull

Henry Hull

Sam Elby

Carl Betz

Carl Betz

Lt. Mike Platt

Robert Burton

Robert Burton

Sheriff

Barbara Pepper

Barbara Pepper

Waitress (uncredited)

Everett Glass

Everett Glass

Mason (uncredited)

Robert Adler

Robert Adler

Ken - Ranch Hand (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

survivaldesert

About Inferno

Inferno is a adventure, thriller, drama film released in 1953 exploring themes of survival, desert. Directed by Roy Ward Baker, it stars Robert Ryan, Rhonda Fleming, William Lundigan. When selfish and arrogant millionaire Donald Carson fractures his leg during a desert vacation, his wife, Geraldine, leaves with their friend Joseph Duncan to supposedly get help. However, the two of them are really lovers who are leaving Carson to die in the heat. Slowly, Carson realizes he is on his own and vows revenge on the traitorous couple. Having had a privileged life, Carson must now use his wits to stay alive.

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