Margin for Murder (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1981, Margin for Murder is a crime, mystery and tv movie film directed by Daniel Haller, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Mickey Spillane's hard-hitting '50s private eye, Mike Hammer, returns to television in the guise of Kevin Dobson to track down the killer of his best friend who was driving Hammer's car. Joining in the hunt are the detective's Girl Friday, the ever-hopeful Velda, and his cop friend, Pat Chambers.
Who’s in it. Margin for Murder stars Kevin Dobson as Mike Hammer, Charles Hallahan as Pat Chambers, Cindy Pickett as Velda and Donna Dixon as Daisy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Margin for Murder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Margin for Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Margin for Murder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Margin for Murder (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Margin for Murder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Margin for Murder worth watching?
- Margin for Murder holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Margin for Murder?
- Margin for Murder stars Kevin Dobson, Charles Hallahan, Cindy Pickett, Donna Dixon and Asher Brauner.
- When was Margin for Murder released?
- Margin for Murder was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.