How does the film compare to the novel? In many ways, the novel is a far more challenging and disturbing work. The film still has its merits. Listen in to find out more about this strange film noir and the incredible biography of it's forgotten author, William Lindsay Gresham.
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An ambitious carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is.
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Nightmare Alley (2021)
Full Cast & Crew

Directed by 
Guillermo del Toro ... (directed by)
Writing Credits  
Guillermo del Toro ... (screenplay by) &
Kim Morgan ... (screenplay by)
 
William Lindsay Gresham ... (based on the novel by)
Cast (in credits order)  
Bradley Cooper Bradley Cooper ... Stanton Carlisle
Cate Blanchett Cate Blanchett ... Dr. Lilith Ritter
Toni Collette Toni Collette ... Zeena the Seer
Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe ... Clem Hoatley
Richard Jenkins Richard Jenkins ... Ezra Grindle
Rooney Mara Rooney Mara ... Molly Cahill
Ron Perlman Ron Perlman ... Bruno
Mary Steenburgen Mary Steenburgen ... Mrs. Kimball
David Strathairn David Strathairn ... Pete
Mark Povinelli Mark Povinelli ... The Major
Peter MacNeill Peter MacNeill ... Judge Kimball
Holt McCallany Holt McCallany ... Anderson
Paul Anderson Paul Anderson ... Geek #1
Lara Jean Chorostecki Lara Jean Chorostecki ... Louise Hoatley
Jim Beaver Jim Beaver ... Sheriff Jedediah Judd
Clifton Collins Jr. Clifton Collins Jr. ... Funhouse Jack
Tim Blake Nelson Tim Blake Nelson ... Carny Boss

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