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Alias Nick Beal is a 1949 American film noir mystery starring Ray Milland, Audrey Totter and Thomas Mitchell (although third-billed, Mitchell plays the leading role). Directed by John Farrow, it is a retelling of the Faust myth, and is also known as Dark Circle, Strange Temptation and Alias Nicky Beal.
Ray Milland stars as a district attorney who becomes a corrupt governor under the influence of Nick Beal, a mysterious and possibly evil stranger. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for this film.
- (1.4K)
- Drama, Fantasy, Film-Noir
- John Farrow
- 1949-03-04
Jan 27, 2020 · Subject: A Deal with Mr. Beal. A great cast and an interesting story about right and wrong. Iniquity may often seem to have the upper hand, as the Devil is Prince of this planet. But the ultimate choice of how to act lies within each and every one’s conscience.
- 88 min
- 5.2K
- Sociocultural Project
Ray Milland stars as Nick Beal, a former district attorney who makes a deal with the devil to fight evil. Watch the movie clip, see the cast and crew, and learn more about this suspenseful drama on Turner Classic Movies.
- John Farrow, Francisco Day
- Ray Milland
Reviews 52% Audience Score 100+ Ratings After straight-arrow district attorney Joseph Foster (Thomas Mitchell) says in frustration that he would sell his soul to bring down a local mob boss, a...
- (11)
- John Farrow
- Drama
- Ray Milland
Find out who starred in and worked on the 1949 film Alias Nick Beal, directed by John Farrow and based on a story by Mindret Lord. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, and other crew members on IMDb.
The incorruptible District Attorney Joseph Foster is cleaning his city from bad elements and helping the youths to recover with his juvenile center. He is supported by a conservative group of friends, including his beloved wife Martha Foster, Rev. Thomas Garfield and Judge Hobson.
