Tell-Tale Heart, The

Synopsis: A dark and dramatic adaption of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic story, Laurence Payne stars as Edgar Marsh, a shy and awkward librarian who becomes obsessed with his new neighbour Betty Clare. Despite Marsh’s infatuation and determination to win her affections, Betty Clare falls for Marsh’s close friend Carl Loomis, a charismatic man of the world. Discovering their affair, Marsh’s obsession turns to murderous rage and he kills Loomis. Consumed with guilt Marsh’s mind begins to crumble as the sound of Loomis’s still-beating heart haunts his every waking hour.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 1962
Year of production: 1960
Subjects: Literature
Keywords: literature - American; psychological disorders; Poe, Edgar Allan; Literary adaptation

Director

Ernest Morris

Producer

Edward J. Danziger; Harry Lee Danziger

Writer

Brian Clemens; Edgar Allan Poe

Cast

Adrienne Corri
Laurence Payne

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