

Dark Purpose
DirectorsGeorge Marshall, Vittorio Sala
“Two Great Stars in a New Picture-Of Love and Suspense!”
An American woman in Italy falls in love with a man, unaware that he has an insane wife hidden in the attic.
Sign in to add to your listWhat critics are saying
Verdicts use the same scale as your list: highly recommended through avoid — plus optional scores and blurbs.
Nobody on Critic, Sir! has logged a verdict for this title yet. The silence is either respectful or suspicious.
Sign in and use Add to My List below to share your own verdict.
Cast

Shirley Jones
Karen Williams

Rossano Brazzi
Count Paolo Barbarelli

George Sanders
Raymond Fontaine

Giorgia Moll
Cora Barbarelli

Micheline Presle
Monique Bouvier

Emma Baron
Gregoria

Mathilda Calnan
Mrs. Thompson (as Matilda Calman)

Mimo Billi
Marshal

Fanfulla
Florist (as Luigi Visconti)
Antonio Piretti

Charles Fawcett
Martin
Watching Lists
Sign in to create and edit public lists.
Loading lists…
Purchase & Discovery
Find this title on Amazon
Digital
Prime Video & digitalAmazon mixes rent, buy, and Prime in one place — one search covers the usual options.
Physical edition
4K Blu-ray & physical releasesSearch on AmazonOfficial merchandise
Official-style merch searchApparel, collectibles, and moreAs an Amazon Associate, Critic, Sir! earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure