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Born to Kill

Born to Kill

THE COLDEST KILLER A WOMAN EVER LOVED

19476.71h 32m

Overview

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

Directed by Robert Wise
Written by Eve Greene, Richard Macaulay, James Gunn
Produced by Herman Schlom, Sid Rogell
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Top Cast

Claire Trevor

Claire Trevor

Helen Brent

Lawrence Tierney

Lawrence Tierney

Sam Wild

Walter Slezak

Walter Slezak

Matthew Arnett

Phillip Terry

Phillip Terry

Fred Grover

Audrey Long

Audrey Long

Georgia Staples

Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

Marty

Isabel Jewell

Isabel Jewell

Laury Palmer

Esther Howard

Esther Howard

Mrs. Kraft

Kathryn Card

Kathryn Card

Grace

Tony Barrett

Tony Barrett

Danny

Themes & Keywords

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About Born to Kill

Born to Kill is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 1947 exploring themes of based on novel or book, san francisco, california, detective, film noir, murder, foster sister. Directed by Robert Wise, it stars Claire Trevor, Lawrence Tierney, Walter Slezak. 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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