
Death Is a Woman
1966-02-01 · 84 min · ★ 4.3
Narcotics agent Dennis goes undercover in the Mediterranean Islands to investigate a smuggling operation, and gains the confidence of a woman who works for the ringleader. But Dennis ends up arrested for murder when the crime boss turns up dead.
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- Directors
- Frederick Goode
- Production companies
- Associated British-Pathé, Warner-Pathé Distributors
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Mark BurnsDennis Parbury
William DexterMalo
Wanda VenthamPriscilla Blunstone-Smythe
Terence de MarneyJacomini
Michael BrennanBonelli
Dulcie BowmanOld Lady
Anita HarrisSinger at Casino
Caron GardnerMary
Trisha NobleFrancescaTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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