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The Reckless Moment

The Reckless Moment

Max Ophüls

1949

  • Drama
  • Thriller
  • Crime
6.8

After discovering the dead body of her teenage daughter's lover, a housewife takes desperate measures to protect her family from scandal.

Cast & crew

  • Max OphülsDirector
  • James MasonMartin Donnelly
  • Joan BennettLucia Harper
  • Geraldine BrooksBea Harper
  • Henry O'NeillTom Harper
  • Shepperd StrudwickTed Darby
  • David BairDavid Harper
  • Roy RobertsNagel
  • Jessie ArnoldOld Lady (uncredited)

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