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Murder by Contract

  • 19581958
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Murder by Contract (1958)
Claude is a ruthless and efficient contract killer - until he finds his next target is a woman.
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  • Crime
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  • Film-Noir
Claude is a ruthless and efficient contract killer - until he finds his next target is a woman.Claude is a ruthless and efficient contract killer - until he finds his next target is a woman.Claude is a ruthless and efficient contract killer - until he finds his next target is a woman.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
3.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Irving Lerner
  • Writers
    • Ben Simcoe
    • Ben Maddow(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Vince Edwards
    • Phillip Pine
    • Herschel Bernardi
Top credits
  • Director
    • Irving Lerner
  • Writers
    • Ben Simcoe
    • Ben Maddow(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Vince Edwards
    • Phillip Pine
    • Herschel Bernardi
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 52User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Murder by Contract (1958)
    Murder by Contract (1958)
    Vince Edwards in Murder by Contract (1958)
    Vince Edwards in Murder by Contract (1958)
    Caprice Toriel in Murder by Contract (1958)
    Vince Edwards in Murder by Contract (1958)
    Kathie Browne and Vince Edwards in Murder by Contract (1958)
    Herschel Bernardi, Vince Edwards, and Phillip Pine in Murder by Contract (1958)
    Vince Edwards in Murder by Contract (1958)
    Murder by Contract (1958)
    Vince Edwards and Caprice Toriel in Murder by Contract (1958)
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    Vince Edwards
    Vince Edwards
    • Claudeas Claude
    Phillip Pine
    Phillip Pine
    • Marcas Marc
    Herschel Bernardi
    Herschel Bernardi
    • Georgeas George
    Caprice Toriel
    Caprice Toriel
    • Billie Williamsas Billie Williams
    Michael Granger
    Michael Granger
    • Mr. Moonas Mr. Moon
    Kathie Browne
    Kathie Browne
    • Maryas Mary
    • (as Cathy Browne)
    Joseph Mell
    Joseph Mell
    • Harryas Harry
    Frances Osborne
    Frances Osborne
    • Miss Wileyas Miss Wiley
    Steven Ritch
    • Detective Shooting Tear Gasas Detective Shooting Tear Gas
    Janet Brandt
    Janet Brandt
    • Woman in Movie Theateras Woman in Movie Theater
    Davis Roberts
    Davis Roberts
    • Hall of Records Clerkas Hall of Records Clerk
    Don Garrett
    • James William Mayfloweras James William Mayflower
    Joanne Arnold
    • Miss Wexleyas Miss Wexley
    • (as Gloria Victor)
    Cisco Houston
    • Gun Salesmanas Gun Salesman
    • (uncredited)
    William H. O'Brien
    William H. O'Brien
    • Hotel Take-Out Delivery Manas Hotel Take-Out Delivery Man
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Irving Lerner
    • Writers
      • Ben Simcoe
      • Ben Maddow(uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      Shot in seven days.
    • Goofs
      In the last scene, when Claude is trying to escape through the drainage pipe, the pipe is at least four feet high when it is supposed to be only two feet.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Moon: I'm a retired real estate broker. I don't do anything anymore but sit in my room, look at television, and smoke cigars.

      Claude: I'd still like to work for you.

      Mr. Moon: Doing what?

      Claude: I want to be a contractor.

      Mr. Moon: Have you done it before?

      Claude: No, sir.

      Mr. Moon: You can only make a mistake once in this job.

      Claude: Well, I'm different.

      Mr. Moon: What do you mean you're different?

      Claude: I don't make mistakes.

      Mr. Moon: Then how come you're out of a job?

    • Connections
      Featured in Century of Cinema: A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies (1995)

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    7/10
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    Really interesting character and acting performance by Vince Edwards. Never saw this one before and was impressed. Although a drama about a contract killer there are actually some comical exchanges between Vince's complex character and his cohorts as they try to figure out what makes him tick. Interestingly the musical score reminds me of Italian movies. I recommend.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 18, 1958 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Tod kommt auf leisen Sohlen
    • Filming locations
      • Chaplin Studios - 1416 N. La Brea Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Orbit Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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