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Cast
Richard Widmark
as Dr. Stewart 'Mac' McIver
Lauren Bacall
as Meg Faversen Rinehart
Charles Boyer
as Dr. Douglas N. Devanal
Gloria Grahame
as Karen McIver
Lillian Gish
as Victoria Inch
John Kerr
as Steven W. Holte
Susan Strasberg
as Sue Brett
Oscar Levant
as Mr. Capp
Paul Stewart
as Dr. Otto Wolff
Jarma Lewis
as Lois Y. Demuth
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1955
Runtime2h 04m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes36
DirectorVincente Minnelli
WritersJohn Paxton
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Cobweb
About The Cobweb
Patients and staff at a posh psychiatric clinic clash over who chooses the clinic’s new drapes – but drapes are the least of their problems.
Directed by Vincente Minnelli, The Cobweb leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Widmark, Lauren Bacall, Charles Boyer — 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 drama titles of 1955.
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