The Brasher Doubloon (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1947, The Brasher Doubloon is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by John Brahm, running about 72 minutes. “Some women can't stand cats ... with me it's men!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mrs. Elizabeth Bright Murdock hires Marlowe to find an old rare coin, the Brasher Doubloon, that belonged in her deceased husband's collection. Marlowe begins investigating, but quickly finds himself entangled in a series of unexplained murders.
Who’s in it. The Brasher Doubloon stars George Montgomery as Philip Marlowe, Nancy Guild as Merle Davis, Florence Bates as Mrs. Murdock and Roy Roberts as Lt. Breez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Brasher Doubloon 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 The Brasher Doubloon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brasher Doubloon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brasher Doubloon (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Brasher Doubloon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Brasher Doubloon worth watching?
- The Brasher Doubloon holds an audience score of 6.1 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 The Brasher Doubloon?
- The Brasher Doubloon stars George Montgomery, Nancy Guild, Florence Bates, Roy Roberts and Fritz Kortner.
- When was The Brasher Doubloon released?
- The Brasher Doubloon was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.