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Fear

1954 · 83 min · Director: Roberto Rossellini

Fear (1954) is a drama film, directed by Roberto Rossellini. It stars Ingrid Bergman and Mathias Wieman. The 83-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.

What Fear Is About

Irene Wagner, the wife of the prominent German scientist Professor Albert Wagner, had been having an affair with Erich Baumann. She does not disclose this to her husband, hoping to preserve his innocence and their "perfect marriage". This fills her with anxiety and guilt. However, Johanna Schultze, Erich's jealous ex-girlfriend, learns about the affair and begins to blackmail Irene, turning Irene's psychological torture into a harsh reality.

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What is Fear about?

Irene Wagner, the wife of the prominent German scientist Professor Albert Wagner, had been having an affair with Erich Baumann. She does not disclose this to her husband, hoping to preserve his innocence and their "perfect marriage".

Where can I watch Fear?

Fear is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Fear?

Fear runs for 83 minutes (1h 23m).

When did Fear come out?

Fear was released in 1954.

Who directed Fear?

Fear was directed by Roberto Rossellini.

Who stars in Fear?

Fear stars Ingrid Bergman, Mathias Wieman, Renate Mannhardt, Kurt Kreuger.

What is Fear's rating?

Fear holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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