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The Shrike

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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.
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José Ferrer

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José Ferrer

Jim Downs

June Allyson

Ann Downs

Joy Page

Charlotte Moore

Kendall Clark

Dr. R.S. Bellman

Isabel Bonner

Dr. Barrow
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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
Producer
Aaron Rosenberg
Screenwriter
Joseph A. Kramm, Ketti Frings
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 28m