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Fate drew them together… and only murder could part them!

Overview

Three childhood friends, Martha, Walter and Sam, share a terrible secret. Over time, the ambitious Martha and the pusillanimous Walter have married. She is a cold businesswoman; he is the district attorney: a perfect combination to dominate the corrupt city of Iverstown at will. But the unexpected return of Sam, after years of absence, deeply disturbs the life of the odd couple.

Top Billed Cast

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    Barbara Stanwyck

    Martha Ivers

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    Van Heflin

    Sam Masterson

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    Lizabeth Scott

    Antonia 'Toni' Marachek

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    Kirk Douglas

    Walter O'Neil

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    Judith Anderson

    Mrs. Ivers

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    Roman Bohnen

    Mr. O'Neil

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    Darryl Hickman

    Young Sam

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    Janis Wilson

    Young Martha

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    Ann Doran

    Bobbi St. John

It's what the law says isn't it Walter? The Strange Love of Martha Ivers is directed by Lewis Milestone and stars Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott and Kirk Douglas (in his film debut). Robert Rossen and Robert Riskin adapt from the short story "Love Lies Bleeding" by playwright John Patrick (using the pseudonym Jack Patrick). It's produced by Hal B. Wallis, the film is scored by Miklos Rozsa, photographed by Victor Milner, the art design is by Hans Dreier and the costumes come courtesy of multi Oscar winner Edith Head. Quite a cast, and quite a line up in the back room too, ...