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D.O.A.

D.O.A.

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Overview

Frank Bigelow is about to die, and he knows it. The accountant has been poisoned and has only 24 hours before the lethal concoction kills him. Determined to find out who his murderer is, Frank, with the help of his assistant and girlfriend, Paula, begins to trace back over his last steps. As he frantically tries to unravel the mystery behind his own impending demise, his sleuthing leads him to a group of crooked businessmen and another murder.

Directed by Rudolph Maté
Written by Clarence Greene, Russell Rouse
Produced by Leo C. Popkin
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Top Cast

Edmond O'Brien

Edmond O'Brien

Frank Bigelow

Pamela Britton

Pamela Britton

Paula Gibson

Luther Adler

Luther Adler

Majak

Beverly Garland

Beverly Garland

Miss Foster

Lynn Baggett

Lynn Baggett

Mrs. Philips

William Ching

William Ching

Halliday

Henry Hart

Henry Hart

Stanley Philips

Neville Brand

Neville Brand

Chester

Laurette Luez

Laurette Luez

Marla Rakubian

J

Jess Kirkpatrick

Sam

Themes & Keywords

poisonjazz clubfilm noirdoctorsadist

About D.O.A.

D.O.A. is a mystery, thriller, crime film released in 1949 exploring themes of poison, jazz club, film noir, doctor, sadist. Directed by Rudolph Maté, it stars Edmond O'Brien, Pamela Britton, Luther Adler. Frank Bigelow is about to die, and he knows it. The accountant has been poisoned and has only 24 hours before the lethal concoction kills him. Determined to find out who his murderer is, Frank, with the help of his assistant and girlfriend, Paula, begins to trace back over his last steps. As he frantically tries to unravel the mystery behind his own impending demise, his sleuthing leads him to a group of crooked businessmen and another murder.

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