Pretty Poison
What Brought A Nice Kid Like Sue Ann To A Shocking Moment Like This?
CrimeDramaRomanceThrillercentral intelligence agency (cia)based on novel or bookparent child relationshipcheerleaderdeceptionfemme fatalemurderexcitementparolearsonistparole officerdisturbed teenager
A dark psychological thriller about seduction and delusion, where a manipulative ex-con's fabricated spy fantasy corrupts an innocent girl into complicity in murder.
A troubled arsonist spins a tale of espionage to a captivating girl, who becomes enthralled and entangled in his dangerous fantasies, leading to unexpected murder and chaos that change their lives forever.
Essence
Ensemble
Anthony Perkins
Dennis Pitt
Tuesday Weld
Sue Ann Stepanek
Beverly Garland
Mrs. Stepanek
John Randolph
Morton Azenauer
Dick O'Neill
Bud Munsch
Clarice Blackburn
Mrs. Bronson
Joseph Bova
Pete
Ken Kercheval
Harry Jackson
Don Fellows
Detective
Parker Fennelly
Sam Joyals (uncredited)
Bill Sorrells
Cop at Beanery (uncredited)
Tom Gorman
First Detective (uncredited)
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