A Double Life
A Double Life (1947) is a thriller, directed by George Cukor. It stars Ronald Colman and Signe Hasso. The 104-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.
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What A Double Life Is About
A Double Life, directed by George Cukor from a screenplay by Ruth Gordon and Garson Kanin, is a film noir about a celebrated stage actor (Ronald Colman) starring in a new production of Othello, who becomes so consumed by the role that it leads to a real murder. The part was originally intended for Laurence Olivier, but went to Colman when Olivier wasn't available; Cukor persuaded the reluctant Colman, wary of playing Shakespeare, by telling him the role could win him an Oscar. It did: Colman won the Academy Award for Best Actor for the performance, and Miklós Rózsa also won an Oscar for the score. Who it's for: anyone curious about a film noir where an actor loses the line between the character he plays and reality, earning its lead his only Oscar. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a light, low stakes backstage drama, since the film builds toward a genuine murder and serious psychological collapse.
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What is A Double Life about?
A Double Life, directed by George Cukor from a screenplay by Ruth Gordon and Garson Kanin, is a film noir about a celebrated stage actor (Ronald Colman) starring in a new production of Othello, who becomes so consumed by the role that it leads to a real murder. The part was originally intended for Laurence Olivier, but went to Colman when Olivier wasn't available; Cukor persuaded the reluctant Colman, wary of playing Shakespeare, by telling him the role could win him an Oscar.
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How long is A Double Life?
A Double Life runs for 104 minutes (1h 44m).
When did A Double Life come out?
A Double Life was released in 1947.
Who directed A Double Life?
A Double Life was directed by George Cukor.
Who stars in A Double Life?
A Double Life stars Ronald Colman, Signe Hasso, Edmond O'Brien, Shelley Winters.
What is A Double Life's rating?
A Double Life holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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