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Born to Kill: Directed by Robert Wise. With Claire Trevor, Lawrence Tierney, Walter Slezak, Phillip Terry. A calculating divorcée risks her chances at wealth and security with a man she doesn't love by getting involved with the hotheaded murderer romancing her foster sister.
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- Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
- Robert Wise
- 1947-05-03
Born to Kill (released in the U.K. as Lady of Deceit and in Australia as Deadlier Than the Male) is a 1947 RKO Pictures American film noir starring Lawrence Tierney, Claire Trevor and Walter Slezak with Esther Howard, Elisha Cook Jr., and Audrey Long in supporting roles.
Dec 16, 2023 · Key Takeaways: Born to Kill is a classic film noir that explores the dark side of human nature, featuring compelling characters, gritty visuals, and a thought-provoking narrative that challenges traditional Hollywood storytelling.
Watch the 1947 American film noir directed by Robert Wise and starring Lawrence Tierney, Claire Trevor and Walter Slezak. Read reviews and learn more about the plot, the characters and the themes of this classic crime drama.
- 92 min
- 1751
- Enid Montague508
Brief Synopsis. A murderer marries a young innocent then goes after her more experienced sister.
- Robert Wise, Sam Ruman
- Claire Trevor
Helen Brent knows Sam Wild is more than a social climber who married her wealthy foster sister. He's a remorseless killer. And yet she finds his brash confidence, square-shouldered good looks and constant aura of menace completely irresistible.
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