Pretty Poison (1968)

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Easygoing but psychotic Dennis (Anthony Perkins) is released from jail, where he has served a sentence for his complicity in a suspicious death. Wandering through a small, working-class New England town, Dennis befriends apparently normal high school A-student Sue Ann (Tuesday Weld). He fills her head with lies about his imaginary career as a secret agent. She is thrilled, and makes up her mind to join him in his further adventures. This jet-black "who's manipulating who?" seriocomedy was adapted by Lorenzo Semple Jr. from Stephen Geller's novel She Let Him Continue. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

89 mins

Complete Cast:

Director(s):

Noel Black

Writer(s):

Lorenzo Semple, Jr.

Producer(s):

Marshal Backlar, Noel Black

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Nudity, Violence, Profanity, Sexual Situations, Adult Situations, Drug Content, Not For Children)

Categories:

Comedy, Mystery & Suspense, Romance

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• 1968 - Pretty Poison - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Screenplay