Murder by Contract

Name: Murder by Contract
Genre: Thriller, Crime
Released: 1958
Rating: 86.5
Cast: Vince Edwards, Phillip Pine, Herschel Bernardi, Caprice Toriel, Michael Granger

1958·Movie

1h 21min

Ratings

86/100

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7.2

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About

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

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

DNA

Genres: Neo-Noir Psychological Thriller
Mood: DarkTenseBroodingSuspensefulOminous
Themes: Identity CrisisThe Cost Of AmbitionCorruption Of Power
Plot: Uncovering Hidden IdentitiesRedemption ArcMoral DilemmasCat-And-Mouse ChaseRuthless KillerUndercover OperationContract KillingHitman
Pacing: Fast-PacedBuilding Tension
Narrative: Linear NarrativeFlashbacks
Dialog: Witty BanterIntense Monologues
Character Types: Anti-HeroMastermind
Humor: Dark Humor
Time: 1950s
Place: Urban Cityscape
Cinematic Style: Handheld Camera WorkHigh Contrast LightingBlack And White Cinematography
Costume and Set: Period-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Irving Lerner, Lucien Ballard, Louis Brandt

Produced by:

Leon Chooluck

Composed by:

Perry Botkin Sr.

Cast

Vince Edwards

Claude

Phillip Pine

Marc

Herschel Bernardi

George

Caprice Toriel

Billie Williams

Michael Granger

Mr. Moon

Kathie Browne

Mary

Joseph Mell

Harry

Frances Osborne

Miss Wiley

Steven Ritch

Detective shooting Tear Gas

Janet Brandt

Woman in Movie Theater

Davis Roberts

Hall of Records Clerk

Joanne Arnold

Miss Wexley

William H. O'Brien

Hotel Take-Out Delivery Man (uncredited)

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