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Destination Murder (1950)

NR · 1950-06-09 · 1h 12m · EN
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Laura Mansfield catches a glimpse of mob hit man Jackie Wales after he shoots her businessman father. At the police station, Laura identifies Jackie as the murderer, but the policeman in charge of the case, Lt. Brewster, lets him go, citing a lack of corroborating evidence. Outraged, Laura worms her way into the unsuspecting Jackie's heart, trying to snare him and mob-connected club owner Armitage in her trap.

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Edward L. CahnDirector

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Joyce MackenzieJoyce MackenzieLaura MansfieldStanley ClementsStanley ClementsJackie WalesHurd HatfieldHurd HatfieldStretch NortonAlbert DekkerAlbert DekkerArmitageMyrna DellMyrna DellAlice WentworthJames FlavinJames FlavinPolice Lt. BrewsterJohn DehnerJohn DehnerFrank NilesRichard EmoryRichard EmoryPolice Sgt. MulcahyNorma VanceNorma VanceFran, Inebriated LadyBuddy SwanBuddy SwanArthur, Blue Streak MessengerSuzette HarbinSuzette HarbinHarriett, Nightclub MaidBurt WenlandBurt WenlandDave, Blue Streak Messenger

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NightclubMobsterB movieNoirPlaying pianoFilm noir

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Genre affinityCrimeTheme affinityNightclub · Mobster · B MovieVisual styleNoir · Film NoirPacingShortDirector preference266512Actor preference194753 · 241093 · 141612

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What is Destination Murder about?

Laura Mansfield catches a glimpse of mob hit man Jackie Wales after he shoots her businessman father. At the police station, Laura identifies Jackie as the murderer, but the policeman in charge of the case, Lt. Brewster, lets him go, citing a lack of corroborating evidence. Outraged, Laura worms her way into the unsuspecting Jackie's heart, trying to snare him and mob-connected club owner Armitage in her trap.

How long is Destination Murder?

Destination Murder has a runtime of 72 minutes.