The Reckless Moment (1949)

It could happen to so many married women!

Movie · Drama, Thriller, Crime · 1h 22m · Rated 6.8/10 on TMDB · Released December 9, 1949

Overview

After discovering the dead body of her teenage daughter's lover, a housewife takes desperate measures to protect her family from scandal.

Directed by Max Ophüls

Cast

• 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)
• Pat Barton as Receptionist (uncredited)
• Holger Bendixen as Man (uncredited)

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