The Shrike_
Film version of Joseph Kramm's Pulitzer Prize play, about a Broadway playwright driven to a nervous breakdown by his shrewish wife.
Starring
José Ferrer, June Allyson, Joy Page
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Shrike was released 71 years ago in 1955.
Overview
Film version of Joseph Kramm's Pulitzer Prize play, about a Broadway playwright driven to a nervous breakdown by his shrewish wife.
The Shrike is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 28m.
CAST (20)
José Ferrer
Jim Downs
June Allyson
Ann Downs
Joy Page
Charlotte Moore
KC
Kendall Clark
Dr. Bellman
IB
Isabel Bonner
Dr. Barrow
Will Kuluva
Ankoritis
JC
Joe Comadore
Major
Billy M. Greene
Schloss
Leigh Whipper
Mr. Carlisle
Richard Benedict
Gregory
MB
Mary Bell
Miss Wingate
MN
Martin Newman
Carlos O'Brien
Herbie Faye
Tager
SA
Somer Alberg
Dr. Schlesinger
JB
Jay Barney
Dr. Kramer
Edward Platt
Harry Downs (as Edward C. Platt)
FM
Fay Morley
Jennifer Logan
Jacqueline deWit
Katharine Meade
Stafford Repp
Fleming
MB
Martin Benedict
Jimmy
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What is The Shrike about?
Film version of Joseph Kramm's Pulitzer Prize play, about a Broadway playwright driven to a nervous breakdown by his shrewish wife.
How long is The Shrike?
The Shrike has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in The Shrike?
The cast of The Shrike includes José Ferrer, June Allyson, Joy Page, Kendall Clark, Isabel Bonner.
What is the rating of The Shrike?
The Shrike has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama