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The Reckless Moment

Classic film noir in which a man finds himself blackmailing a woman after her daughter accidentally kills her lover. This film was seen as a subtle critique of American morals and class culture.

1 hour, 22 minutes

Last on

Christmas Eve 200902:25
BBC Two

Credits

ActorJames Mason
DirectorMax Opuls
ActorJoan Bennett
ActorGeraldine Brooks
ActorHenry O'Neill
ActorShepperd Strudwick
ActorDavid Blair
WriterRW Soderborg

Broadcasts

  • Fri 4 Jan 200800:20
    BBC Two except East, Northern Ireland & Yorkshire
  • Sun 31 May 200902:20
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Christmas Eve 200902:25
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire