The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)

Directed by Lewis Milestone

“Fate drew them together… and only murder could part them!”

Drama, Thriller · 1h 55m

Three childhood friends, Martha, Walter and Sam, share a terrible secret. Over time, the ambitious Martha and the pusillanimous Walter have married. She is a cold businesswoman; he is the district attorney: a perfect combination to dominate the corrupt city of Iverstown at will. But the unexpected return of Sam, after years of absence, deeply disturbs the life of the odd couple.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Lewis Milestone
Screenplay
Robert Rossen
Director of Photography
Victor Milner
Original Music Composer
Miklós Rózsa
Editor
Archie Marshek
Producer
Hal B. Wallis

Details

Release date
1946-08-19
Runtime
1h 55m
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
Paramount Pictures
Box office
$3,250,000