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Murder, My Sweet

Murder, My Sweet

Haunted by a lovely face... hunted for another's crime!

19447.31h 35m

Overview

After being hired to find an ex-con's former girlfriend, Philip Marlowe is drawn into a deeply complex web of mystery and deceit.

Directed by Edward Dmytryk
Written by John Paxton, Raymond Chandler
Produced by Adrian Scott
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Top Cast

Dick Powell

Dick Powell

Philip Marlowe

Claire Trevor

Claire Trevor

Helen Grayle

Anne Shirley

Anne Shirley

Ann Grayle

Otto Kruger

Otto Kruger

Jules Amthor

Mike Mazurki

Mike Mazurki

Joe "Moose" Malloy

Miles Mander

Miles Mander

Leuwen Grayle

Douglas Walton

Douglas Walton

Lindsay Marriott

Donald Douglas

Donald Douglas

Police Lt. Randall

Ralf Harolde

Ralf Harolde

Dr. Sonderborg

Esther Howard

Esther Howard

Jesse Florian

Themes & Keywords

detectivefemale loverfemme fatalehallucinogenic drugfilm noirlos angeles, californiabeach houseprivate detectivesedationsearch for truthunfaithful wifetiki culture

About Murder, My Sweet

Murder, My Sweet is a crime, drama, mystery, thriller film released in 1944 exploring themes of detective, female lover, femme fatale, hallucinogenic drug, film noir, los angeles, california. Directed by Edward Dmytryk, it stars Dick Powell, Claire Trevor, Anne Shirley. After being hired to find an ex-con's former girlfriend, Philip Marlowe is drawn into a deeply complex web of mystery and deceit.

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