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The true story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man.


“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.

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
Murder by Contract is a thriller, crime film released in 1958 exploring themes of hitman, film noir, los angeles, california, contract killer. Directed by Irving Lerner, it stars Vince Edwards, Phillip Pine, Herschel Bernardi. Claude is a ruthless and efficient contract killer. His next target, a woman, is the most difficult.
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