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Pitfall (1948)

Movie ★ 6.9 86 min

Drama Crime

An insurance man wishing for a more exciting life becomes wrapped up in the affairs of an imprisoned embezzler, his model girlfriend, and a violent private investigator.

André de Toth Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 11, 1948
Runtime
86 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0040695
Language
Studio
Regal Films,

Themes

Cast

Dick Powell Dick Powell John Forbes Lizabeth Scott Lizabeth Scott Mona Stevens Jane Wyatt Jane Wyatt Sue Forbes Raymond Burr Raymond Burr MacDonald John Litel John Litel District Attorney Byron Barr Byron Barr Bill Smiley Jimmy Hunt Jimmy Hunt Tommy Forbes Ann Doran Ann Doran Maggie Selmer Jackson Selmer Jackson Ed Brawley Margaret Wells Terry Dick Wessel Dick Wessel Desk Sergeant Eddie Borden Eddie Borden Prison Visitor (uncredited) Helen Dickson Fashion Show Attendee Ben Erway Doctor Don Haggerty Don Haggerty District Attorney's Man Sam Harris Man in Diner Thomas Martin Bartender David McMahon David McMahon Police Lieutenant

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Frequently asked questions

What is Pitfall about?
An insurance man wishing for a more exciting life becomes wrapped up in the affairs of an imprisoned embezzler, his model girlfriend, and a violent private investigator.
Who directed Pitfall?
Pitfall was directed by André de Toth.
Who stars in Pitfall?
Pitfall stars Dick Powell, Lizabeth Scott, Jane Wyatt, Raymond Burr.
When was Pitfall released?
Pitfall is a 1948 drama, crime film.
Where can I watch Pitfall?
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