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Murder, My Sweet
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Murder, My Sweet

1944-12-14 · 95 min · ★ 7.2

Crime · Drama · Mystery · Thriller

After being hired to find an ex-con's former girlfriend, Philip Marlowe is drawn into a deeply complex web of mystery and deceit.

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Directors
Edward Dmytryk
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dick PowellDick PowellPhilip Marlowe
Claire TrevorClaire TrevorHelen Grayle
Anne ShirleyAnne ShirleyAnn Grayle
Otto KrugerOtto KrugerJules Amthor
Mike MazurkiMike MazurkiJoe "Moose" Malloy
Miles ManderMiles ManderLeuwen Grayle
Douglas WaltonDouglas WaltonLindsay Marriott
Donald DouglasDonald DouglasPolice Lt. Randall
Ralf HaroldeRalf HaroldeDr. Sonderborg
Esther HowardEsther HowardJesse Florian
Ernie AdamsErnie AdamsBartender at "Florian's" (uncredited)
Bernice AhiDancer at the "Cocoanut Beach Club" (uncredited)
George AndersonDetective (uncredited)
Edward BibyClub Patron (uncredited)
Jack CarrDr. Sonderborg's Assistant (uncredited)
Tom ColemanPolice Clerk (uncredited)
Ralph DunnRalph DunnDetective (uncredited)
Sam FinnHeadwaiter (uncredited)
Rudy GermaneClub Patron (uncredited)
Fred GrahamFred GrahamMan (uncredited)

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