Double Indemnity
A masterpiece of film noir cinema from director Billy Wilder, who also co-scripted with Raymond Chandler. Barbara Stanwyck is the definitive femme fatale who lures insurance salesman Fred MacMurray into a twisting plot of murder and passion. Based on John M. Cain's novel.
Year: 1944
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Classic Film Noir, Film Festivals 1995, Nick's Favourites, Based on..., Best of the 1940s, Empire Mag's Greatest 201, Time Mag's 100 Best, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die)
Country: USA
Director: Billy Wilder
Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, Edward G Robinson
Duration: 103 Minutes
Rating: PG - Contains violence.
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