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Laura (1944)

โ€œThe story of a love that became the most fearful thing that ever happened to a woman!โ€

7.6/10 ยท 945 votes 1h 28m nr DramaMystery

#3 of 6 films from 1944 #661 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Otto Preminger ยท Written by Jay Dratler, Vera Caspary, Elizabeth Reinhardt, Samuel Hoffenstein

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Overview

A police detective falls in love with the woman whose murder he's investigating.

Cast

Dana Andrewsas Det. Lt. Mark McPherson
Gene Tierneyas Laura Hunt
Clifton Webbas Waldo Lydecker
Vincent Priceas Shelby Carpenter
Judith Andersonas Ann Treadwell
Dorothy Adamsas Laura's Maid Bessie Clary (uncredited)
Wally Albrightas Newsboy (uncredited)
Bobby Barberas Newsboy (uncredited)
Harry Carteras Party Guest (uncredited)
Lane Chandleras Detective (uncredited)
Dorothy Christyas Woman (uncredited)
James Conatyas Party Guest (uncredited)
Ralph Dunnas Fred Callahan (uncredited)
Jean Fenwickas Woman (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateOctober 11, 1944
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) โ€” shorter as the 1944 average of 99 min
GenresDrama, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$1,020,000
Box office$2,000,000 (2.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0037008

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Anatomy of a MurderAnatomy of a Murder1959 ยท โ˜… 7.8 ยท 2h 41m

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Questions

How long is Laura?
Laura runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Laura worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 945 votes, which places it #3 of 6 films released in 1944 in this index (top 67%) and #661 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Laura?
Laura was directed by Otto Preminger. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Anatomy of a Murder (1959).
Who stars in Laura?
Dana Andrews as Det. Lt. Mark McPherson; Gene Tierney as Laura Hunt; Clifton Webb as Waldo Lydecker; Vincent Price as Shelby Carpenter; Judith Anderson as Ann Treadwell; Dorothy Adams as Laura's Maid Bessie Clary (uncredited).
What is Laura rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Laura?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/69075.

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