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Still from Portrait in Black — Portrait in Black (1960) — Michael GordonPhotographed by Russell Metty

Poster for Portrait in Black

Michael Gordon

Portrait in Black

United States / English / 1960 / 1h 52m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.17/5·970 ratings·262 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A pair of lovers plot to kill the woman's rich husband.

Included in
Murderous Melodramas
Position 14

Credits

Crew

DirectorMichael Gordon

WriterBen Roberts, Ivan Goff

CinematographerRussell Metty

ComposerFrank Skinner

EditorMilton Carruth

Producer

Cast

Lana Turneras Sheila Cabot

Anthony Quinnas Dr. David Rivera

Richard Basehartas Howard Mason

Sandra Deeas Cathy Cabot

John Saxonas Blake Richards

Ray Walstonas Cobb

Virginia Greyas Miss Lee

Anna May Wongas Tawny

Dennis Kohleras Peter Cabot

Lloyd Nolanas Matthew S. Cabot

Elizabeth Chanas Chinese dancer

John Wengrafas Dr. Kessler

John McNamaraas Minister

George Womackas Foreman

Paul Birchas Detective lieutenant

Portrait in Black (1960) | Criteria