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Portrait of a Murderer (1958)

1h 20m

Running Time

February 27, 1958
Release Date

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Portrait of a Murderer (1958)

Name: Portrait of a Murderer
Genre: Crime
Released: 1958-02-27

1h 20m

Running Time

February 27, 1958
Release Date

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Plot.

Based on a true story, Donald Bashor robs and bludgeons two women to their deaths. While committing the crimes he maintans a normal existence with his girlfriend Florry.

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Cast & Crew.

Tab Hunter

Donald Bashor

Geraldine Page

Florry

Elizabeth Patterson

Mrs. Finch

Rudy Bond

Bartender Eddie

Barbara Turner

Sandra

Frank London

Jackie

Ned Glass

Charlie

Donald Foster

Psychiatrist

Abby Mann

Story

Martin Manulis

Producer

Dominick Dunne

Production Assistant

Sidney Clute

Mr. Cooney

Arthur Penn

Director

Leslie Stevens

Screenplay

Media.

Details.

Release Date
February 27, 1958

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 20m

Content Rating
NR

Genres
Crime

Last updated: 2025-02-16

Wiki.

"Portrait of a Murderer" was an American television play broadcast on February 27, 1958, as part of the second season of the CBS television series Playhouse 90. Leslie Stevens wrote the teleplay, as an adaptation of a story by Abby Mann. Arthur Penn directed, Martin Manulis produced, and Dominick Dunne was an assistant to the producer. Tab Hunter and Geraldine Page starred. Hunter received an Emmy nomination for his performance.

Tab Hunter played the killer Donald Bashor.