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1953 · Movie · 1h 20m

The Bigamist

A businessman's secret double life unravels when an adoption investigator uncovers the truth, he has two wives in two different cities. Directed by Ida Lupino, this groundbreaking film noir drama explores themes of deception, loneliness, and moral conflict with a uniquely psychological depth. Starring Edmond O'Brien, Joan Fontaine, and Ida Lupino, this tense and thought-provoking classic remains a

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A psychological thriller that grips you with moral ambiguity and human frailty. This noir masterpiece demands your full attention—it's the kind of film that lingers long after the credits roll, forcing you to sit with uncomfortable truths about deception and desire.

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Cast

Joan FontaineIda LupinoEdmund Gwenn

Director

Ida Lupino

If tonight is a The Bigamist night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.