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The Dark Past
Summary: An escaped psychopathic killer who takes the family and neighbors of police psychologist hostage reveals a recurring nightmare to the doctor.
Release Date: April 25, 1949
Director:
Rudolph Maté
Runtime: 1 h 13 min
MPAA: Approved
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States
Language: English
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