Fear (1954)

6.4/10 83 min Drama

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.

Cast

Ingrid Bergman

Irene Wagner

Mathias Wieman

Professor Albert Wagner

Renate Mannhardt

Luisa Vidor aka Johanna Schultze

Kurt Kreuger

Erich Baumann

Edith Schultze-Westrum

Wagners' Babysitter

Steffi Stroux

Luisa Vidor's Friend

Klaus Kinski

Cabaret Performer (uncredited)

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