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Appointment with a Shadow is a american film of genre Drama directed by Richard Carlson released in USA on 1 september 1957 with George Nader
Appointment with a Shadow (1957)
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Add to a movie listAppointment with a Shadow is a 1957 film noir directed by Richard Carlson. It stars George Nader and Brian Keith.
Synopsis
An alcoholic, Paul Baxter has ruined his career as a reporter. After passing out in Pat O'Connell's bar, he is taken home by his friend, police lieutenant Spencer, to his sister Penny, who is romantically involved with Spence.Actors
George Nader
(Paul Baxter)
Brian Keith
(Lt. Spencer)
Joanna Moore
(Penny Spencer)
Frank DeKova
(Dutch Hayden)
Virginia Field
(Florence Knapp)
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