Shockproof (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1949, Shockproof is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Douglas Sirk, running about 79 minutes. “He thought he was shockproof!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jenny Marsh is a hard-luck dame who's just finished five years in the slammer for killing a man. Jenny's not exactly the murdering type -- she did the deed while defending her jailbird lover, Harry, which is probably one reason she's attracted the attention of her parole officer, Griff Marat. In fact, Griff is so taken with Jenny that he gets her a job caring for his ailing mother. Jenny tries to fly right, but, she's just not over Harry yet.
Who’s in it. Shockproof stars Cornel Wilde as Griff Marat, Patricia Knight as Jenny Marsh, John Baragrey as Harry Wesson and Esther Minciotti as Mrs. Marat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Shockproof has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shockproof page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shockproof tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shockproof (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shockproof change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shockproof worth watching?
- Shockproof holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shockproof?
- Shockproof stars Cornel Wilde, Patricia Knight, John Baragrey, Esther Minciotti and Howard St. John.
- When was Shockproof released?
- Shockproof was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.