Double Indemnity
In this classic film noir, insurance salesman Walter Neff (Fred MacMurray) gets roped into a murderous scheme when he falls for the sensual Phyllis Dietrichson (Barbara Stanwyck), who is intent on killing her husband (Tom Powers) and living off the fraudulent accidental death claim. Prompted by the late Mr. Dietrichson's daughter, Lola (Jean Heather), insurance investigator Barton Keyes (Edward G. Robinson) looks into the case, and gradually begins to uncover the sinister truth.
Release Date
July 3, 1944
Running Time
107 minutes
Rotten Tomatoes
97%
Starring
Fred MacMurray
Barbara Stanwyck
Edward G. Robinson
Credits
Director Billy Wilder
Screenplay Billy Wilder, Raymond Chandler
Producer Joseph Sistrom
Cinematography John Seitz
Editing Doane Harrison
Music Miklós Rózsa
Distributor Paramount Pictures
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