
The Man Who Cheated Himself(1950)
A veteran homicide detective who has witnessed his socialite girlfriend kill her husband sees his inexperienced brother assigned to the case.


“RIPPED FROM THE FILES OF THE MURDER BUREAU!”
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?

Robert Douglas
Lt. Michael Landers

Helen Westcott
Jo Ann Rice

Robert Alda
Andy

Monte Blue
George, Sheriff

Warren Douglas
Brad Clifton

John Harmon
Pete Kimmel

James Flavin
Det. Lt. Boylan

Richard Benedict
Nick Foster

Cliff Clark
Captain Mooney

Esther Howard
Mrs. Brucker, Landlady
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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