Murder by Contract
“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.
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About Murder by Contract
Murder by Contract is a 1958 English-language thriller and crime film directed by Irving Lerner. The cast is led by Vince Edwards, Phillip Pine, Herschel Bernardi. It has a runtime of 1h 21m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings.
Murder by Contract was produced by Orbit Productions and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 18, 1958, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Irving Lerner
- Writers
- Ben Simcoe, Ben Maddow
- Release date
- December 18, 1958
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Orbit Productions, Columbia Pictures
Murder by Contract cast & crew
Murder by Contract was directed by Irving Lerner and written by Ben Simcoe and Ben Maddow.
The cast features Vince Edwards as Claude, Phillip Pine as Marc, Herschel Bernardi as George, Caprice Toriel as Billie Williams, Michael Granger as Mr. Moon, and Kathie Browne as Mary.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Perry Botkin Sr., cinematography is by Lucien Ballard, and it was produced by Leon Chooluck.
Is Murder by Contract worth watching?
Murder by Contract holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 102 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 21m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller and crime, Murder by Contract is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Murder by Contract
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
Don Garrett
James William Mayflower
Janet Brandt
Woman in Movie Theater
Davis Roberts
Hall of Records Clerk
Murder by Contract — FAQs
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▸What language is Murder by Contract in?
Murder by Contract is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Murder by Contract?
Murder by Contract runs 1 hours 21 minutes (81 minutes).
▸What is Murder by Contract rated?
Murder by Contract is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 102 ratings.
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