Lerner directs with a wary neutrality that leaves judgment aside; he lets the killer speak his piece, resulting in a few politicized surprises.
Murder by Contract
Double rates for women... because a woman is always double-trouble!
1958 · 1h 21m · Approved
Crime, Thriller
Directed by
Irving Lerner
Overview
Claude is a ruthless and efficient contract killer. His next target, a woman, is the most difficult.
Director and cast
- Irving Lerner Director
- Vince Edwards as Claude
- Phillip Pine as Marc
- Herschel Bernardi as George
- Caprice Toriel as Billie Williams
- Michael Granger as Mr. Moon
- Kathie Browne as Mary - Secretary / Party Girl
- Joseph Mell as Harry - Hotel Room Waiter
- Frances Osborne as Miss Wiley, ex-maid
- Steven Ritch Cast
- Don Garrett Cast
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