Bette Davis plays both sides of a deadly twin swap in this double-dose noir melodrama.
DEAD RINGER
After the funeral of her brother-in-law, Edith Phillips learns that Margaret de Lorca, her rich twin sister, had tricked her way into marriage with the man she also loved. So she kills Margaret and assumes her identity and life-style. However, her life becomes complicated by her late sister's sleazy boyfriend, Tony Collins and Sgt. Jim Hobbson, a Los Angeles detective who loved the "dead" Edith.
Dead Ringer is a 1964 American crime drama thriller directed by Paul Henreid about estranged twin sisters whose reunion leads to murder and an audacious identity switch.
Synopsis
Why Cult
Watch Bette Davis take on the challenge of playing both Edith and Margaret, twins locked in a deadly rivalry.
The film's core twist—one twin murdering and impersonating the other—fuels a tense game of deception.
Set against a backdrop of seedy bars and wealthy estates, the film delivers classic crime drama atmosphere.
Karl Malden and Peter Lawford add grit and glamour to the proceedings as a dogged detective and a sleazy boyfriend.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Dead Ringer about? +
Dead Ringer follows estranged twin sisters whose reunion after eighteen years leads to murder and a dangerous impersonation scheme.
When was Dead Ringer released? +
Dead Ringer was released in 1964.
Who directed Dead Ringer? +
Dead Ringer was directed by Paul Henreid.
How long is Dead Ringer? +
Dead Ringer has a runtime of 115 minutes.
What genre is Dead Ringer? +
Dead Ringer is a crime, drama, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Dead Ringer? +
Dead Ringer is available to stream on SassyFlix.