Cast
Shirley Jones
as Karen Williams
Rossano Brazzi
as Count Paolo Barbarelli
George Sanders
as Raymond Fontaine
Giorgia Moll
as Cora Barbarelli
Micheline Presle
as Monique Bouvier
Emma Baron
as Gregoria
Mathilda Calnan
as Mrs. Thompson (as Matilda Calman)
Mimo Billi
as Marshal
Fanfulla
as Florist (as Luigi Visconti)
Antonio Piretti
as Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1964
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMystery
Votes4
DirectorVittorio Sala, George Marshall
WritersDavid P. Harmon, Massimo D'Avak
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDark Purpose
About Dark Purpose
An American woman in Italy falls in love with a man, unaware that he has an insane wife hidden in the attic.
Directed by Vittorio Sala, George Marshall, Dark Purpose leans on a strong ensemble — Shirley Jones, Rossano Brazzi, George Sanders — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about mystery titles of 1964.
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