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Murder by Contract( 1958)

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Double rates for women... because a woman is always double-trouble!

Overview

Claude is a ruthless and efficient contract killer. His next target, a woman, is the most difficult.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Vince Edwards

      Claude

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      Phillip Pine

      Marc

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      Herschel Bernardi

      George

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      Caprice Toriel

      Billie Williams

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      Michael Granger

      Mr. Moon

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      Kathie Browne

      Mary

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      Joseph Mell

      Harry

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      Frances Osborne

      Miss Wiley

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      Steven Ritch

      Detective shooting Tear Gas

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      Don Garrett

      James William Mayflower

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      Janet Brandt

      Woman in Movie Theater

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      Davis Roberts

      Hall of Records Clerk

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      Joanne Arnold

      Miss Wexley

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      William H. O'Brien

      Hotel Take-Out Delivery Man (uncredited)

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      Albert Cavens

      Theatre Patron (uncredited)

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      Cisco Houston

      Gun Salesman (uncredited)

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    A review by John Chard

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    Written by John Chard on Mon Jun 03 2019
    It's tough to kill someone who's not dependable. Murder by Contract is directed by Irving Lerner and written by Ben Simcoe. It stars Vince Edwards, Philip Pine, Michael Granger, Caprice Toriel and Herschel Bernardi. Music is by Perry Botkin and cinematography by Lucien Ballard. Claude (Edwards) one day decides he's had enough of being a regular Joe earning regular Joe wages. He decides to become a hit man, and after enacting a few clinical kills he works his way into the confidence of the mysterious Mr. Brink. This earns him a "big hit" in Los Angeles, where he is to snuff out the main w...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • hitman
    • film noir
    • los angeles, california
    • contract killer