The Shrike
1955, English. Directed by José Ferrer.
Destined to be the most talked about Motion Picture of the Year!
Film version of Joseph Kramm's Pulitzer Prize play, about a Broadway playwright driven to a nervous breakdown by his shrewish wife.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 16 June 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ketti Frings
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The Shrike: quick answers
Is The Shrike worth watching?
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How long is The Shrike?
The Shrike runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Shrike have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Shrike. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Shrike parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Shrike is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Shrike on?
The Shrike isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 June 1955. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shrike?
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Who directed The Shrike?
The Shrike (1955) was directed by José Ferrer and stars José Ferrer, June Allyson, Joy Page.