Cast a Dark Shadow_
"No woman could resist his sinister charm!"
Edward "Teddy" Bare is a ruthless schemer who thinks he's hit the big time when he kills his older wife, believing he will inherit a fortune. When things don't go according to plan, Teddy sets his sights on a new victim: wealthy widow Freda Jeffries. Unfortunately for the unscrupulous criminal, Freda is much more guarded and sassy than his last wife, making separating her from her money considerably more challenging.
Starring
Dirk Bogarde, Margaret Lockwood, Kay Walsh
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Cast a Dark Shadow was released 71 years ago in 1955.
Overview
Edward "Teddy" Bare is a ruthless schemer who thinks he's hit the big time when he kills his older wife, believing he will inherit a fortune. When things don...
Cast a Dark Shadow is a Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 23m.
CAST (13)
Dirk Bogarde
Edward "Teddy" Bare
Margaret Lockwood
Freda Jeffries
Kay Walsh
Charlotte Young
Kathleen Harrison
Emmie
Robert Flemyng
Phillip Mortimer
Mona Washbourne
Monica Bare
Philip Stainton
Charlie Mann
Walter Hudd
Coroner
LR
Lita Roza
Singer
MR
Myrtle Reed
Waitress (Uncredited)
JW
Joe Wadham
Ballroom Dancer (Uncredited)
Guy Standeven
Brighton Tea Shop Customer (Uncredited)
VH
Victor Harrington
Brighton Tea Shop Customer (Uncredited)
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What is Cast a Dark Shadow about?
Edward "Teddy" Bare is a ruthless schemer who thinks he's hit the big time when he kills his older wife, believing he will inherit a fortune. When things don't go according to plan, Teddy sets his sights on a new victim: wealthy widow Freda Jeffries. Unfortunately for the unscrupulous criminal, Freda is much more guarded and sassy than his last wife, making separating her from her money considerably more challenging.
How long is Cast a Dark Shadow?
Cast a Dark Shadow has a runtime of 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Who stars in Cast a Dark Shadow?
The cast of Cast a Dark Shadow includes Dirk Bogarde, Margaret Lockwood, Kay Walsh, Kathleen Harrison, Robert Flemyng.
What is the rating of Cast a Dark Shadow?
Cast a Dark Shadow has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 55 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Thriller