Autumn Leaves (1956)
Director: Robert Aldrich Writers: Jean Rouverol Hugo Butler (written by) Cast: Joan Crawford, Cliff Robertson, Vera Miles, Lorne Greene, Selmer Jackson Release Date: 1 August 1956 (USA) Genre: Drama, FilmNoir Tagline: In the dark, when I feel his heart pounding against mine is it love or frenzy or terror Plot: Millicent Wetherby is a middleaged woman whose life is devoid of love and affection. Millicent s solitary existence changes when she encounters Burt Hansen a charismatic younger man. As Burt successfully woos her and wins her hand in marriage, rumors begin to surface that Millicent s newfound beau is in fact a deranged maniac. Things grow even more complicated for Millicent when a woman claiming to be Hansen s first wife shows up. As Burt begins to lose control of himself, Millicent ponders the most radical of actions against her husband. Language: English
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