---
title: "The Tell-Tale Heart"
year: 1961
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-tell-tale-heart-1961"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1269647
imdb_id: "tt4651820"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Tell-Tale Heart (1961) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-tell-tale-heart-1961

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Tell-Tale Heart is a 1961 Australian ballet production based on the short story by Edgar Allan Poe. Directed by Alan Burke, the television movie screened on the ABC. Falling into the horror and thriller genres, the production centers on a woman who murders an old man. Following the crime, she is haunted by the persistent sound of the victim's heart.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alan Burke
- **Networks / Studios**: Australian Broadcasting Commission

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Colin Croft**
- **John Foster**
- **Ruth Galene**
- **Max Hansen**
- **Keith Little**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Tell-Tale Heart online?
The Tell-Tale Heart is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, The Roku Channel, Mometu. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Tell-Tale Heart worth watching?
The Tell-Tale Heart holds a community rating of 0.0/10. It offers engaging TV Movie, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Tell-Tale Heart and when was it released?
The Tell-Tale Heart is a feature film with a runtime of 25 minutes. It was released in 1961. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Tell-Tale Heart?
The Tell-Tale Heart was directed by Alan Burke.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Tell-Tale Heart — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1269647)
- [The Tell-Tale Heart (1961 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tell-Tale_Heart_(1961_film))
- [The Tell-Tale Heart (1960) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056565/fullcredits/)
- [The Tell-Tale Heart (1960) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/158873-the-tell-tale-heart/cast)
- [The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe | Full Text](https://americanliterature.com/author/edgar-allan-poe/short-story/the-tell-tale-heart)
- [The Tell-Tale Heart: A Summary | PDF | Edgar Allan Poe](https://www.scribd.com/presentation/662304407/The-Tell-Tale-Heart)

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