Ingrid Bergman
Irene Wagner
1954•1h 23m•Released•IT
Fear
Overview
Irene Wagner, the wife of the prominent German scientist Professor Albert Wagner, had been having an affair with Erich Baumann. She does not disclose this to her husband, hoping to preserve his innocence and their "perfect marriage". This fills her with anxiety and guilt. However, Johanna Schultze, Erich's jealous ex-girlfriend, learns about the affair and begins to blackmail Irene, turning Irene's psychological torture into a harsh reality.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
November 5, 1954
Runtime
1h 23m
Rating
6.4 / 10
Votes
71
Budget
Not available
Revenue
Not available
Status
Released
Popularity
2.9
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The Swinging Light
Cast
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Mathias Wieman
Professor Albert Wagner
Renate Mannhardt
Luisa Vidor aka Johanna Schultze
Kurt Kreuger
Erich Baumann
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Elise Aulinger
Martha, Wagners' Housekeeper
Edith Schultze-Westrum
Wagners' Babysitter
Steffi Stroux
Luisa Vidor's Friend
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Annelore Wied
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Rolf Deininger
(uncredited)
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Albert Herz
(uncredited)
Klaus Kinski
Cabaret Performer (uncredited)
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Klara Kraft
(uncredited)
The Swinging Light
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