Dead Ringer (1964) Dead Ringer

Dead Ringer ★★½ 1964 Bette Davis plays twins; Margaret, who's rich and recently widowed, and Edith, who's poor and feels that Margaret won her hubby unfairly (they were rivals for his affection). Edith kills Margaret and takes over her life, only to discover that the grass isn't always greener. Solid thriller showcases Davis in one of the better of her mystery/suspense roles of the 1960s. 115m/B VHS, DVD. Bette Davis, Karl Malden, Peter Lawford, Phil Carey, Jean Hagen, George Macready, Estelle Winwood, George Chandler, Cyril Delevanti, Bert Remsen, Monika Henreid; Director: Paul Henreid; Writer: Albert Beich, Oscar Millard; Writer: Ernest Haller; Cameo: Andre Previn.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1964
Length (in minutes) 115
Display Black & White
Formats VHS, DVD
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Jean Hagen
Actor Karl Malden
Actor Peter Lawford
Actor Bette Davis
Actor George Chandler
Actor George Macready
Actor Bert Remsen
Actor Estelle Winwood
Actor Phil Carey
Actor Cyril Delevanti
Actor Monika Henreid
Cameo Andre Previn
Cinematographer Ernest Haller
Director Paul Henreid
Writer Oscar Millard
Writer Albert Beich