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They Only Kill Their Masters (1972)

PG 97 min  -  Mystery | Romance | Thriller  -   14 July 1973 (Sweden)
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An enigmatic young woman has been murdered in a small California coast town. The investigation by the... See full summary »

Director:

James Goldstone

Writer:

Lane Slate
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Garner ...
Abel
Katharine Ross ...
Kate
Hal Holbrook ...
Watkins
Harry Guardino Harry Guardino ...
Capt. Streeter
June Allyson ...
Mrs. Watkins
Christopher Connelly Christopher Connelly ...
John
Tom Ewell Tom Ewell ...
Walter
Peter Lawford ...
Campbell
Edmond O'Brien ...
George
Arthur O'Connell Arthur O'Connell ...
Ernie
Ann Rutherford ...
Gloria
Art Metrano Art Metrano ...
Malcolm
Harry Basch Harry Basch ...
The Mayor
Jenifer Shaw Jenifer Shaw ...
Diana
Jason Wingreen Jason Wingreen ...
Mallory
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Storyline

An enigmatic young woman has been murdered in a small California coast town. The investigation by the local sheriff uncovers a complex web of relationships centering on the victim; the scattered trail of evidence ranges from a mysterious photograph to the victim's own dog. During the investigation, the sheriff meets and becomes romantically involved with a woman whose connection to the murder is ambiguous. Written by Elisabeth Pruitt <foosi@global.california.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Investigation | Murder | Coast | California | Photograph  | See more »

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Was the murderer a man... or man's best friend?

Genres:

Mystery | Romance | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Sweden) See more »

Also Known As:

Chi ha ucciso Jenny? See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

This was the last movie filmed on the MGM backlot; the property was sold after completion of filming. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: Abel Marsh says he voted for Harry Truman, but he also says he is 40 years old. Assuming that the movie takes place in 1972 when it was released, he would have been 16 years old in 1948 when Truman was elected, too young to vote in any state of the Union. See more »