Decoy (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1946, Decoy is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Jack Bernhard, running about 76 minutes. “She Treats Men the Way They've Been Treating Women for Years!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fatally shot female gangleader recounts her sordid life of crime to a police officer just before she dies.
Who’s in it. Decoy stars Jean Gillie as Margot Shelby, Edward Norris as Jim Vincent, Robert Armstrong as Frank Olins and Herbert Rudley as Dr. Craig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Decoy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Decoy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Decoy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Decoy (1946)?
- In GB, Decoy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Decoy worth watching?
- Decoy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Decoy?
- Decoy stars Jean Gillie, Edward Norris, Robert Armstrong, Herbert Rudley and Sheldon Leonard.
- When was Decoy released?
- Decoy was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.