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Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?

Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?

Somebody just murdered your friendly neighborhood hooker.

19714.01h 30m

Overview

A prostitute is murdered on the streets of a tough, low-income neighborhood. A diabetic retired boxer who knew her is appalled by the lack of interest shown in the case by the police or anybody else in the neighborhood, and decides to investigate the case himself.

Directed by Ernest Pintoff
Written by John O'Toole
Produced by Dennis Friedland, George Manasse
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Top Cast

Red Buttons

Red Buttons

Mickey Isadore

Sylvia Miles

Sylvia Miles

Christine

Alice Playten

Alice Playten

Della Isador

Conrad Bain

Conrad Bain

Val Rooney

Dick Anthony Williams

Dick Anthony Williams

Malthus

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Alex Monte

David Doyle

David Doyle

Roger Boulting

Gilbert Lewis

Gilbert Lewis

Solomon The Cop

Earl Hindman

Earl Hindman

Whitey

Ron Carey

Ron Carey

Larry The Bartender

Themes & Keywords

murder of a prostitute

About Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?

Who Killed Mary Whats'ername? is a crime, mystery, thriller film released in 1971 exploring themes of murder of a prostitute. Directed by Ernest Pintoff, it stars Red Buttons, Sylvia Miles, Alice Playten. A prostitute is murdered on the streets of a tough, low-income neighborhood. A diabetic retired boxer who knew her is appalled by the lack of interest shown in the case by the police or anybody else in the neighborhood, and decides to investigate the case himself.

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