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It could happen to so many married women!

The Reckless Moment

6.8 / 10 6.8 1949 1h 22mNR

DramaThrillerCrime

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

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CAST

The people behind the story

James Mason

James MasonMartin Donnelly

Joan Bennett

Joan BennettLucia Harper

Geraldine Brooks

Geraldine BrooksBea Harper

Henry O'Neill

Henry O'NeillTom Harper

Shepperd Strudwick

Shepperd StrudwickTed Darby

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David BairDavid Harper

Roy Roberts

Roy RobertsNagel

Jessie Arnold

Jessie ArnoldOld Lady (uncredited)