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Homicide

Homicide

RIPPED FROM THE FILES OF THE MURDER BUREAU!

19495.31h 17mNR

Overview

Michael Landers, a police lieutenant, sets out to investigate an intricate murder case. But, the case is closed after the only witness is found dead. Will Michael be able to fathom the mystery?

Directed by Felix Jacoves
Written by William Sackheim
Produced by Saul Elkins
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Top Cast

Robert Douglas

Robert Douglas

Lt. Michael Landers

Helen Westcott

Helen Westcott

Jo Ann Rice

Robert Alda

Robert Alda

Andy

Monte Blue

Monte Blue

George, Sheriff

Warren Douglas

Warren Douglas

Brad Clifton

John Harmon

John Harmon

Pete Kimmel

James Flavin

James Flavin

Det. Lt. Boylan

Richard Benedict

Richard Benedict

Nick Foster

Cliff Clark

Cliff Clark

Captain Mooney

Esther Howard

Esther Howard

Mrs. Brucker, Landlady

Themes & Keywords

film noir

About Homicide

Homicide is a crime film released in 1949 exploring themes of film noir. Directed by Felix Jacoves, it stars Robert Douglas, Helen Westcott, Robert Alda. Michael Landers, a police lieutenant, sets out to investigate an intricate murder case. But, the case is closed after the only witness is found dead. Will Michael be able to fathom the mystery?

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