Wicked as They Come 1956
"What she wanted out of life... she got out of men!"
In Ken Hughes' gripping 1950s drama *Wicked as They Come (1956)*, a seductive woman navigates post-war London's social jungle by exploiting the weaknesses of wealthy men, clawing her way up the ladder with ruthless determination.
Director: Ken Hughes
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wicked as They Come (1956) about?
The film follows a ruthless woman who uses her wit and charm to exploit wealthy men, leveraging their weaknesses to ascend the social ladder in 1950s London. Her seductive tactics drive the plot, revealing the cost of her hunger for power and status.
Who directed Wicked as They Come?
Ken Hughes directed *Wicked as They Come (1956)*, bringing his signature sharp storytelling to this morally charged drama set in postwar Britain.
Who stars in Wicked as They Come?
Arlene Dahl leads the cast, with Philip Carey, Herbert Marshall, Michael Goodliffe, and David Kossoff rounding out the ensemble in pivotal roles.
Is Wicked as They Come (1956) worth watching?
Though unrated, this 1950s drama offers a compelling character study of ambition and deceit. Fans of classic noir or stories about morally complex women will find it a rewarding watch, especially for Dahl's standout performance.
How long is Wicked as They Come?
The film runs for 94 minutes, a tight runtime that keeps the tension high as the plot unfolds.
About Wicked as They Come (1956) — Arlene Dahl in a 1950s noir about ambition and seduction
In Ken Hughes' gripping 1950s drama *Wicked as They Come (1956)*, a seductive woman navigates post-war London's social jungle by exploiting the weaknesses of wealthy men, clawing her way up the ladder with ruthless determination. Arlene Dahl stars as the cunning protagonist, whose charm masks a calculated ambition that leaves destruction in its wake. The film drips with the tension of moral decay, blending noir aesthetics with a sharp critique of ambition and manipulation.
Dahl's magnetic performance clashes with the era's stiff upper lip, as Herbert Marshall and Philip Carey portray the gullible victims ensnared by her schemes. The 94-minute runtime races through a story where every conversation bristles with hidden agendas, making *Wicked as They Come (1956)* a sleek, morally ambiguous thriller sure to hook fans of classic cinema's darker side.