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Double Indemnity (1944)

โ€œIt's love and murder at first sight!โ€

8.1/10 ยท 2,104 votes 1h 47m nr ThrillerCrime

#1 of 6 films from 1944 #40 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Billy Wilder ยท Written by Billy Wilder, Raymond Chandler, James M. Cain

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Overview

An insurance representative is seduced by a dissatisfied housewife into a scheme of insurance fraud and murder that arouses the suspicion of his colleague, a claims investigator.

Cast

Fred MacMurrayas Walter Neff
Barbara Stanwyckas Phyllis Dietrichson
Edward G. Robinsonas Barton Keyes
Porter Hallas Mr. Jackson
Jean Heatheras Lola Dietrichson
Tom Powersas Mr. Dietrichson
Fortunio Bonanovaas Sam Garlopis
Richard Gainesas Mr. Norton
Byron Barras Nino Zachetti
John Philliberas Joe Pete
Raymond Chandleras Man Reading Book (uncredited)
Edmund Cobbas Train Conductor (uncredited)
Kernan Crippsas Conductor (uncredited)
Teala Loringas Telephone Operator (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateJuly 6, 1944
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) โ€” about the same as the 1944 average of 99 min
GenresThriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$927,262
Box office$2,500,000 (2.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0036775

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Questions

How long is Double Indemnity?
Double Indemnity runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is Double Indemnity worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.1/10 across 2,104 votes, which places it #1 of 6 films released in 1944 in this index (top 100%) and #40 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Double Indemnity?
Double Indemnity was directed by Billy Wilder. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Sunset Boulevard (1950), The Apartment (1960), Witness for the Prosecution (1957).
Who stars in Double Indemnity?
Fred MacMurray as Walter Neff; Barbara Stanwyck as Phyllis Dietrichson; Edward G. Robinson as Barton Keyes; Porter Hall as Mr. Jackson; Jean Heather as Lola Dietrichson; Tom Powers as Mr. Dietrichson.
What is Double Indemnity rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Double Indemnity?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/23934.

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