Don't Bother to Knock

… a wicked sensation as the lonely girl in room 809!

19521h 16m6.6(172 votes)

DramaThriller

Synopsis

An airline pilot pursues a live-in babysitter at his hotel and gradually realizes she is not as stable as perhaps she should be.

Don't Bother to Knock (1952) is a drama and thriller film directed by Roy Ward Baker. It stars Richard Widmark, Marilyn Monroe, and Anne Bancroft. The film runs for 1 hour 16 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 172 votes.

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Director

Roy Ward Baker

Cast

Richard Widmark

Jed Towers

Marilyn Monroe

Nell Forbes

Anne Bancroft

Lyn Lesley

Donna Corcoran

Bunny Jones

Jeanne Cagney

Rochelle

Lurene Tuttle

Ruth Jones

Elisha Cook Jr.

Eddie Forbes

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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Bother to Knock

Where can I watch Don't Bother to Knock?

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Who stars in Don't Bother to Knock?

Don't Bother to Knock stars Richard Widmark, Marilyn Monroe, Anne Bancroft, and Donna Corcoran, and was directed by Roy Ward Baker.

How long is Don't Bother to Knock?

Don't Bother to Knock has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes.

When did Don't Bother to Knock come out?

Don't Bother to Knock was released in 1952.

What genre is Don't Bother to Knock?

Don't Bother to Knock is a drama and thriller film.

Is Don't Bother to Knock worth watching?

Don't Bother to Knock holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.