
The Depraved
Drama · Thriller · Crime
Overview
Fed up with her wealthy but abusive husband, Tom (Basil Dignam), young English homemaker Laura Wilton (Anne Heywood) conspires with her lover, American Army captain Dave Dillon (Robert Arden), to have her boozy spouse meet an "accidental" demise. But a nosy copper (Denis Shaw) suspects foul play, and soon the lovers' crafty scheme deteriorates into fear, distrust and betrayal. Paul Dickson directs this vintage noir thriller.
Top Cast


Anne Heywood
Anne Heywood
Laura Wilton
Anne Heywood
Laura Wilton


Robert Arden
Robert Arden
Dave Dillon
Robert Arden
Dave Dillon
Carroll Levis
Carroll Levis
Major Kelloway
Carroll Levis
Major Kelloway


Basil Dignam
Basil Dignam
Tom Wilton
Basil Dignam
Tom Wilton


Denis Shaw
Denis Shaw
Inspector O'Flynn
Denis Shaw
Inspector O'Flynn


Robert Ayres
Robert Ayres
Colonel-in-chief
Robert Ayres
Colonel-in-chief
Gary Thorne
Gary Thorne
Kaufmann
Gary Thorne
Kaufmann


Hal Osmond
Hal Osmond
Barman
Hal Osmond
Barman
Gil Winfield
Gil Winfield
Sergeant U.S. Army
Gil Winfield
Sergeant U.S. Army
John Adams
John Adams
Man Discovering Crashed Car (uncredited)
John Adams
Man Discovering Crashed Car (uncredited)
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