Dead Ringer

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Dead Ringer

1964

1h 55m

Mystery & Thriller

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Identical twin sisters Margaret (Bette Davis) and Edith Philips (also Davis) haven't spoken in nearly 20 years, ever since Margaret hoodwinked the man Edith loved into marrying her instead. When Margaret's husband dies, Edith reunites with her twin -- but only to seek revenge. Killing her sister and stealing her identity, Edith has everyone convinced she's really Margaret. But when she encounters Margaret's lover, Tony (Peter Lawford), Edith uncovers a shocking secret that threatens her plans.

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Eric Henderson

Slant Magazine

08/17/2004

2.5/4

Harnesses the complex psychological implications of physical doubling.

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Fran Jones

San Francisco Examiner

11/18/2021

It is this attitude toward her profession, her ability to perform complex, dramatic roles that may once again put Bette Davis up for Academy Award honors due to her dual performance in Dead Ringer.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

02/01/2015

B+

Bette Davis passionately plays evil twins in this very good Hitchcock-like noir thriller directed by Casablanca actor Paul Henreid.

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

07/14/2005

3/5

Matt Bailey

Not Coming to a Theater Near You

08/17/2004

Bette Davis was always high camp, but in a film like Dead Ringer (where she plays identical twins), what could possibly be more camp than two Bette Davises?

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Don Willmott

Filmcritic.com

07/09/2004

3.5/5

Ookey and spooky

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Joel H

@RT47793553 Oct 9

Dead Ringer didn’t start off on the right foot. I felt like the split screen effects were a little hokey and I thought Bette Davis was chewing the scenery no matter which side of the screen she was on. However, when the inciting incident occurred and the story started rolling, I was hooked. This movie has more twists and turns than a roller coaster, and I enjoyed the whole ghastly ride. And while Davis never really stops overacting, it almost became part of the plot for me. I thought Karl Malden did a fantastic job with his role, as well. I would recommend Dead Ringer to any fan of classic thrillers.

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Mark P

@RT66642979 Sep 8

A fantastic psychological thriller with Bette playing both roles of twin sisters. The cinematography and editing are amazing for a 1964 film, particularly with both sisters (Bette) in the same frame. A definite must see for the twists and turns as the film develops.

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Garrett C

@RT66884839 Jun 30

If ever I accomplish my life-long dream of running a classy art-house cinema, DEAD RINGER would be a double feature paired with Cronenberg’s DEAD RINGERS. The key thing, ‘course, about a great double feature is that both features have to drop dead great themselves.

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Steve D

@RT35616104 04/14/2024

Ridiculous but well acted.

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L L

@RT76306754 03/13/2024

BRILLIANT! OUTSTANDING!

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georgan g

@RT98616417 11/06/2021

So many twists & turns made this an intriguing plot. Bette Davis character goes down a black hole. Great acting by the entire cast.

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Synopsis

Identical twin sisters Margaret (Bette Davis) and Edith Philips (also Davis) haven't spoken in nearly 20 years, ever since Margaret hoodwinked the man Edith loved into marrying her instead. When Margaret's husband dies, Edith reunites with her twin -- but only to seek revenge. Killing her sister and stealing her identity, Edith has everyone convinced she's really Margaret. But when she encounters Margaret's lover, Tony (Peter Lawford), Edith uncovers a shocking secret that threatens her plans.

Director: Paul Henreid
Producer: William H. Wright
Production Co: Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 18, 2010
Runtime: 1h 55m

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