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      The Shrike

      1955 1h 28m Drama List
      Reviews In a state-run mental hospital, theatrical director Jim Downs (Jose Ferrer) is convalescing after a failed suicide attempt. His wife, Ann (June Allyson), visits every day under the pretext of offering love and support, but in fact she criticizes him mercilessly for his various failings. Jim's new love, a young actress named Charlotte (Joy Page), offers the possibility of escape, but first Jim must decide, with his psychiatrists' help, whether or not to give the marriage one more chance. Read More Read Less

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      Synopsis In a state-run mental hospital, theatrical director Jim Downs (Jose Ferrer) is convalescing after a failed suicide attempt. His wife, Ann (June Allyson), visits every day under the pretext of offering love and support, but in fact she criticizes him mercilessly for his various failings. Jim's new love, a young actress named Charlotte (Joy Page), offers the possibility of escape, but first Jim must decide, with his psychiatrists' help, whether or not to give the marriage one more chance.
      Director
      José Ferrer
      Screenwriter
      Joseph A. Kramm, Ketti Frings
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 28m