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Dead Ringer

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Identical twin sisters Margaret (Bette Davis) and Edith Philips (also Davis) haven't spoken in nearly 20 years, ever since Margaret hoodwinked the man Edith loved into marrying her instead. When Margaret's husband dies, Edith reunites with her twin -- but only to seek revenge. Killing her sister and stealing her identity, Edith has everyone convinced she's really Margaret. But when she encounters Margaret's lover, Tony (Peter Lawford), Edith uncovers a shocking secret that threatens her plans.
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Eric Henderson Slant Magazine 08/17/2004
2.5/4
Harnesses the complex psychological implications of physical doubling. Go to Full Review Fran Jones San Francisco Examiner 11/18/2021
It is this attitude toward her profession, her ability to perform complex, dramatic roles that may once again put Bette Davis up for Academy Award honors due to her dual performance in Dead Ringer. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 02/01/2015
B+
Bette Davis passionately plays evil twins in this very good Hitchcock-like noir thriller directed by Casablanca actor Paul Henreid. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/14/2005
3/5
Matt Bailey Not Coming to a Theater Near You 08/17/2004
Bette Davis was always high camp, but in a film like Dead Ringer (where she plays identical twins), what could possibly be more camp than two Bette Davises? Go to Full Review Don Willmott Filmcritic.com 07/09/2004
3.5/5
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Joel H Oct 9 Dead Ringer didn’t start off on the right foot. I felt like the split screen effects were a little hokey and I thought Bette Davis was chewing the scenery no matter which side of the screen she was on. However, when the inciting incident occurred and the story started rolling, I was hooked. This movie has more twists and turns than a roller coaster, and I enjoyed the whole ghastly ride. And while Davis never really stops overacting, it almost became part of the plot for me. I thought Karl Malden did a fantastic job with his role, as well. I would recommend Dead Ringer to any fan of classic thrillers. See more Mark P Sep 8 A fantastic psychological thriller with Bette playing both roles of twin sisters. The cinematography and editing are amazing for a 1964 film, particularly with both sisters (Bette) in the same frame. A definite must see for the twists and turns as the film develops. See more Garrett C Jun 30 If ever I accomplish my life-long dream of running a classy art-house cinema, DEAD RINGER would be a double feature paired with Cronenberg’s DEAD RINGERS. The key thing, ‘course, about a great double feature is that both features have to drop dead great themselves. See more Steve D 04/14/2024 Ridiculous but well acted. See more L L 03/13/2024 BRILLIANT! OUTSTANDING! See more georgan g 11/06/2021 So many twists & turns made this an intriguing plot. Bette Davis character goes down a black hole. Great acting by the entire cast. See more Read all reviews
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Paul Henreid

Director

Bette Davis

Margaret DeLorca

Karl Malden

Sergeant Jim Hobbson

Peter Lawford

Tony Collins

Philip Carey

Sergeant Hoag

Jean Hagen

Dede Marshall

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Synopsis Identical twin sisters Margaret (Bette Davis) and Edith Philips (also Davis) haven't spoken in nearly 20 years, ever since Margaret hoodwinked the man Edith loved into marrying her instead. When Margaret's husband dies, Edith reunites with her twin -- but only to seek revenge. Killing her sister and stealing her identity, Edith has everyone convinced she's really Margaret. But when she encounters Margaret's lover, Tony (Peter Lawford), Edith uncovers a shocking secret that threatens her plans.
Director
Paul Henreid
Producer
William H. Wright
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 18, 2010
Runtime
1h 55m
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