The Web (1947): Cast
The Web is a 1947 crime thriller directed by Michael Gordon, starring Vincent Price as Andrew Colby, Edmond O'Brien and Howland Chamberlain. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Michael Gordon
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Web About?
The premise of The Web without spoilers.
A brash young lawyer, eager for fast cash, accepts a short‑term, high‑paying gig as a bodyguard protecting a slick business executive who’s being menaced by a former partner. As the threats intensify, he discovers the assignment is far more dangerous than he anticipated and soon finds himself in over his head.
The Web Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- psychotronic film
- woman smoker
- office wallsafe
- release from prison
- ruse
- dinner date
- slapping gun away
- framed for murder
- glass of milk
- hidden wallsafe
- arsenal
- playing billiards
+33 more Show fewer
- playing poker
- summons
- shot twice
- new york star newspaper
- cigarette holder
- two piano duet
- near miss
- man wears a tuxedo
- attorney
- embezzlement
- secretary
- lawyer
- bodyguard
- falsified bond
- revenge
- 1940s
- gun permit
- frame up
- inquest
- self defense
- revolver
- board meeting
- personal assistant
- missing money
- fraud
- business partner
- prison sentence
- police lieutenant
- murder
- grand central station
- new york city
- ex convict
- police
The Web Cast & Characters
Vincent Price leads the cast as Andrew Colby, with Edmond O'Brien as Bob Regan and Howland Chamberlain as James Nolan (as Howard Chamberlin). Directed by Michael Gordon; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Gordon
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Vincent Price as Andrew Colby -
Edmond O'Brien as Bob Regan -
Howland Chamberlain as James Nolan (as Howard Chamberlin) - John Abbott as Charles Murdock
Also Starring in The Web
· 8 more- William Bendix Lt. Damico
- Wilton Graff District Attorney
- Fritz Leiber Leopold Kroner
- Tito Vuolo Emilio Canepa
- Robin Raymond Newspaper Librarian
- Ella Raines Noel Faraday
- Patricia Alphin Secretary
- Maria Palmer Martha Kroner
More from Michael Gordon
More films directed by Michael Gordon, best-rated first: Pillow Talk, The Impossible Years, Texas Across the River and A Very Special Favor.
Cars in The Web
7 cars on screen, including the 1937 Chevrolet Master and the 1942 Oldsmobile 70 Dynamic Cruiser.
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1937 Chevrolet Master Important role -
1942 Oldsmobile 70 Dynamic Cruiser Minor role -
Buick unknown Background role -
Checker Model A Background role
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The Web FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Web, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Web?
The Web runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Web released?
The Web was released on June 4, 1947.
Who directed The Web?
The Web was directed by Michael Gordon.
More films by Michael Gordon Who is in the cast of The Web?
The Web stars Vincent Price as Andrew Colby, Edmond O'Brien as Bob Regan and Howland Chamberlain as James Nolan (as Howard Chamberlin), among 12 credited actors.
Does The Web have a post-credit scene?
No. The Web has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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