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Murder by Contract
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Murder by Contract

1958-12-18 · 81 min · ★ 6.8

Thriller · Crime

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

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Directors
Irving Lerner
Production companies
Orbit Productions, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Vince EdwardsVince EdwardsClaude
Phillip PinePhillip PineMarc
Herschel BernardiHerschel BernardiGeorge
Caprice TorielCaprice TorielBillie Williams
Michael GrangerMichael GrangerMr. Moon
Kathie BrowneKathie BrowneMary
Joseph MellJoseph MellHarry
Frances OsborneFrances OsborneMiss Wiley
Steven RitchSteven RitchDetective shooting Tear Gas
Don GarrettJames William Mayflower
Janet BrandtJanet BrandtWoman in Movie Theater
Davis RobertsDavis RobertsHall of Records Clerk
Joanne ArnoldJoanne ArnoldMiss Wexley
William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'BrienHotel Take-Out Delivery Man (uncredited)
Albert CavensTheatre Patron (uncredited)
Cisco HoustonGun Salesman (uncredited)

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