Thriller

The Fearmakers (1958): Cast & Where to Watch

Name: The Fearmakers
Genre: Thriller
Released: 1958-10-01
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Cast: Dana Andrews, Dick Foran, Veda Ann Borg, Roy Gordon, Oliver Blake

The Fearmakers is a 1958 thriller directed by Jacques Tourneur, starring Dana Andrews as Alan Eaton, Dick Foran and Veda Ann Borg. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and ScreenPix.

Where to watch

Released: October 1, 1958
Runtime: 1h 25m (85 min)
Director: Jacques Tourneur
Genre: Thriller
Original language: English
Studio: Pacemaker
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is The Fearmakers About?

The premise of The Fearmakers without spoilers.

After serving in the Korean War, a veteran returns to Washington, D.C., only to learn his business partner has died and their public‑research firm has been sold. He infiltrates the company, working undercover to uncover the truth behind the partner’s death, the mysterious sale, and the dark web of intrigue that surrounds them.

The Fearmakers Themes & Keywords

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scene during opening credits
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time magazine
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Where to watch

Where to Watch The Fearmakers

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Cast & crew

The Fearmakers Cast & Characters

Dana Andrews leads the cast as Alan Eaton, with Dick Foran as Jim McGinnis and Veda Ann Borg as Vivian Loder. Directed by Jacques Tourneur; 12 actors are credited in all.