Dead Ringer (1964): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Dead Ringer is a 1964 drama thriller starring Bette Davis, Peter Lawford and Karl Malden. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes. Critics gave it 66 on Metacritic. Stream it on Plex and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dead Ringer About?
The premise of Dead Ringer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Driven by revenge, a working-class woman murders her wealthy twin sister and assumes her identity. She quickly discovers that impersonating the deceased woman is far more challenging and dangerous than she initially thought, as she navigates the complexities of her sister’s life and the attention of those around her.
Dead Ringer Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- twin
- mansion
- los angeles california
- great dane
- assumed identity
- butler
- widow
- cigarette smoking
- gigolo
- jewelry
- based on story
- extortion
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- poison
- birthday
- housemaid
- bartender
- death penalty
- gas chamber
- murder
- woman
- funeral
- dog
- cemetery
- revenge
- poker
- safe combination
- safe
- murder of a twin
- stockings
- inheritance
- dog attack
- arsenic
- evil twin
- blackmail
- impostor
- wealth
- woman murders a woman
- murderess
- psychotronic film
- jewelry box
- melodrama
- capital punishment
- marital infidelity
- identical twin sister
- pet dog
- murder disguised as suicide
- secret lover
- losing business
- exhuming a dead body
- police sergeant
Where to Watch Dead Ringer
Stream it on Plex and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Dead Ringer Cast
Bette Davis leads the cast, with Peter Lawford and Karl Malden.
Also Starring in Dead Ringer
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Critics gave Dead Ringer 66 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
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TMDB 69% User score
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Dead Ringer Plot Summary
What happens in Dead Ringer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
For 18 years, identical twin sisters Margaret Bette Davis and Edith Bette Davis have been estranged, each carrying the weight of a long-ago rift. The split began when Margaret faked a pregnancy to “steal” Edith’s fiancé, Francesco “Frank” DeLorca, a wealthy American military officer whom both sisters had dated during World War II. The stakes are personal and financial: Margaret enjoys the security of Frank’s vast wealth, while Edith’s cocktail lounge business teeters on the brink of eviction and bankruptcy.
Full summary
The whole story of Dead Ringer, scene by scene
Dead Ringer Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dead Ringer.
Cars in Dead Ringer
13 cars on screen, including the 1955 Bentley S1 and the 1963 Ford Galaxie.
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1955 Bentley S1 Important role -
1963 Ford Galaxie Important role -
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Minor role -
1962 Ford Country Sedan Minor role
Dead Ringer Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Su propia víctima” and “Chi giace nella mia bara?”.
- Also known as
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- Su propia víctima
- Chi giace nella mia bara?
- Der schwarze Kreis
- Alguém Morreu em Meu Lugar
- Halálos hasonlóság
- La mort frappe trois fois
- Двойник
- 孽扣
- 데드 링거
- Το Έγκλημα της 9ης Λεωφόρου
- 誰が私を殺したか?
- El seu viu retrat
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- Kto leży w moim grobie?
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Dead Ringer FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dead Ringer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dead Ringer?
Dead Ringer runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Dead Ringer released?
Dead Ringer was released on February 19, 1964.
Who is in the cast of Dead Ringer?
Dead Ringer stars Bette Davis, Peter Lawford and Karl Malden, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Dead Ringer?
In the US, Dead Ringer is streaming on Plex and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is Dead Ringer rated?
Dead Ringer has 66 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Dead Ringer have a post-credit scene?
No. Dead Ringer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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