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      Born to Kill

      1947, Crime/Drama, 1h 32m

      6 Reviews 500+ Ratings

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      Movie Info

      Drifter Sam Wilde (Lawrence Tierney) murders a Reno, Nev., boardinghouse owner and her boyfriend in a fit of jealousy. Tenant Helen Brent (Claire Trevor) discovers the bodies, but instead of reporting the crime, she leaves for San Francisco as planned to return to her wealthy fiancé. On the same train, Sam flirts with Helen, then tracks her to her half-sister's house, where he continues to pursue her. Although Helen suspects Sam is a murderer, she inexplicably protects him from an investigator.

      • Genre: Crime, Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Robert Wise

      • Producer: Herman Schlom

      • Writer: Eve Greene, Richard Macaulay

      • Release Date (Theaters):  original

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      • Production Co: RKO Radio Pictures Inc.

      Cast & Crew

      Claire Trevor
      Walter Slezak
      Phillip Terry
      Audrey Long
      Elisha Cook Jr.
      Isabel Jewell
      Tony Barrett
      Grandon Rhodes
      Sam Lufkin
      Sayre Dearing
      Sammy Shack
      Joe Dixon
      Al Murphy
      Ben Frommer
      Sid Rogell

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      • Jan 25, 2021

        This is about as dark a 1940s film noir as you'll find. It's plot suggests that all people have a sinister side. Robert Wise is the perfect director to explore this theme. And, If you know anything about the real life of the film's lead actor, Lawrence Tierney, you'll know that he's pretty much type-cast as the cocksure, criminal who casts a spell over the women he targets. Claire Trevor, known as the Queen of Noirs, is spellbinding herself.

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      • Sep 05, 2010

        Another good film noir, with a very interesting story of murder and romance. Good acting, good story, it's good.

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      • Jan 21, 2009

        Finally, a noir film where the title actually makes sense! Classic psychopath meets girl love story. If you can find it on DVD be sure to check out the commentary from author and noir expert Eddie Muller. Muller's insight into the character and personality of Lawrence Tierney is priceless. It wasn't so long ago that I couldn't even tell you who Robert Wise was. Now I find myself, like a sponge, wanting to soak up every film he ever directed. If I come across one I dislike I'll let you know.

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      • Jun 12, 2008

        Another example of great 40's Film Noir.

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