

Dial M for Murder
1981-04-09 · 98 min · ★ 6.1
A London businessman concocts an intricate plan to murder his unfaithful wife for her money.
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- Directors
- Boris Sagal
- Production companies
- Time-Life Productions Inc., Freyda Rothstein Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Angie DickinsonMargot Wendice
Christopher PlummerTony Wendice
Anthony QuayleInsp. Hubbard
Michael ParksMax Halliday
Ron MoodyCapt. 'Swann' Lesgate
Alan CoatesMan in Film
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