Melody of a Murder (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1944, Melody of a Murder is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Bodil Ipsen, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman is found strangled in her shop. Shortly after, another murder is committed. Perhaps the most terrifying is that the both girls' name is Sonja. The police is convinced it's the same killer and at each scene is heard a woman singing the same song. A song which is soon dubbed the 'murder melody'.
Who’s in it. Melody of a Murder stars Gull-Maj Norin as Odette Margot / Sonja, Poul Reichhardt as Max Stenberg, Angelo Bruun as Louis Valdini and Else Petersen as Mrs. Baunsø, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Melody of a 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 Melody of a Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Melody of a Murder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Melody of a Murder (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Melody of a Murder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Melody of a Murder worth watching?
- Melody of a Murder holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Melody of a Murder?
- Melody of a Murder stars Gull-Maj Norin, Poul Reichhardt, Angelo Bruun, Else Petersen and Ib Schønberg.
- When was Melody of a Murder released?
- Melody of a Murder was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.