The Tell-Tale Heart
1941, English. Directed by Jules Dassin.
A man's sanity is a point of contention as he confesses to murdering an elderly man, driven by the victim's pale blue 'vulture eye', culminating in guilt-induced auditory hallucinations of the victim's beating heart.
- Runtime
- 0h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 25 October 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Doane R. Hoag
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How long is The Tell-Tale Heart?
The Tell-Tale Heart runs 20 minutes (0h 20m).
Does The Tell-Tale Heart have a post-credits scene?
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The Tell-Tale Heart parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Tell-Tale Heart is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Tell-Tale Heart on?
The Tell-Tale Heart isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 October 1941. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tell-Tale Heart?
If you liked The Tell-Tale Heart, try Maniac, The Blue Gardenia, The Man Who Cheated Himself.
Who directed The Tell-Tale Heart?
The Tell-Tale Heart (1941) was directed by Jules Dassin and stars Joseph Schildkraut, Roman Bohnen, Oscar O'Shea.