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The Reckless Moment (1949) DVD
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A mother discovers the body of her daughter’s lover and, fearing what the death could mean for her family, hides the evidence. The attempt to restore normality brings a new danger: a blackmailer arrives with letters that could expose the relationship she hoped to conceal. Joan Bennett and James Mason lead Max Ophüls’s domestic noir, in which ordinary responsibilities continue while a secret grows harder to manage. The uneasy bond between the mother and the man threatening her gives the suspense an emotional complication. This is a strong choice for viewers drawn to crime stories shaped by family pressure and conflicted loyalties.
- Format
- DVD-R
- Region Code
- Region Free / All Regions
- Video Standard
- NTSC
- Audio Track
- English 5.1 Surround Sound
- Includes
- Standard DVD keepcase, high-quality outer cover artwork, and printed disc labels.
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A mother discovers the body of her daughter’s lover and, fearing what the death could mean for her family, hides the evidence. The attempt to restore normality brings a new danger: a blackmailer arrives with letters that could expose the relationship she hoped to conceal.
Joan Bennett and James Mason lead Max Ophüls’s domestic noir, in which ordinary responsibilities continue while a secret grows harder to manage. The uneasy bond between the mother and the man threatening her gives the suspense an emotional complication. This is a strong choice for viewers drawn to crime stories shaped by family pressure and conflicted loyalties.
Region: All Regions
- Runtime
- Not specified
- Bonus features
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Starring: James Mason · Joan Bennett · Geraldine Brooks
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