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Born to Kill
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Born to Kill

1947-04-30 · 92 min · ★ 6.7

Crime · Drama · Thriller

A calculating divorcée risks her chances at wealth and security with a man she doesn't love by getting involved with a hotheaded murderer.

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Directors
Robert Wise
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Claire TrevorClaire TrevorHelen Brent
Lawrence TierneyLawrence TierneySam Wild
Walter SlezakWalter SlezakMatthew Arnett
Phillip TerryPhillip TerryFred Grover
Audrey LongAudrey LongGeorgia Staples
Elisha Cook Jr.Elisha Cook Jr.Marty
Isabel JewellIsabel JewellLaury Palmer
Esther HowardEsther HowardMrs. Kraft
Kathryn CardKathryn CardGrace
Tony BarrettTony BarrettDanny
Grandon RhodesInspector Wilson
Demetrius AlexisMaitre d'Hotel (uncredited)
Symona BonifaceSymona BonifaceGambler at Roulette Table (uncredited)
Ruth BrennanSally (uncredited)
George BruggemanClub Patron (uncredited)
James CarlisleWedding Guest (uncredited)
Ellen CorbyEllen CorbyMaid (uncredited)
Sayre DearingSayre DearingGambler (uncredited)
Neal DoddClergyman (uncredited)
Jean FenwickJean FenwickMargaret Macy (uncredited)

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