Tappajakoirat (1972)
They Only Kill Their Masters (original title)Reference View | Change View
- PG
- 1h 37min
- Mystery, Romance
- 26 May 1973 (Italy)
- Movie
California small town police chief investigates a suspicious death involving the victim's own dog that presumably killed its owner.
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| James Garner | ... |
Abel Marsh
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| Katharine Ross | ... |
Kate Bingham
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| Hal Holbrook | ... |
Dr. Warren G. Watkins
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| Harry Guardino | ... |
Capt. Daniel Streeter
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| June Allyson | ... |
Mrs. Watkins
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| Christopher Connelly | ... |
John
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| Tom Ewell | ... |
Walter
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| Peter Lawford | ... |
Lee Campbell
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| Edmond O'Brien | ... |
George
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| Arthur O'Connell | ... |
Ernie
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| Ann Rutherford | ... |
Gloria
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| Art Metrano | ... |
Malcolm
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| Harry Basch | ... |
Mayor Wendell
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| Jenifer Shaw | ... |
Diana
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| Jason Wingreen | ... |
Mallory
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| Robert Nichols | ... |
Doctor Peterson
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Norma Connolly | ... |
Mrs. DeCamp
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| David Westberg | ... |
State Trooper
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Lee Pulford | ... |
Jenny Campbell
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| Royce D. Applegate | ... |
Harry
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| Alma Beltran | ... |
Rosa
(as Alma Lenore Beltran)
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| Chuck Courtney | ... |
Bill (uncredited)
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John Davey | ... |
Head Removalist (uncredited)
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| Larry Duran | ... |
Fisherman (uncredited)
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Raven Grey Eagle | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Hans | ... |
Murphy (uncredited)
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Edgar Justice | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Kim Kahana | ... |
George (uncredited)
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Frank Orsatti | ... |
Doug (uncredited)
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Tammy Shaw | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Directed by
| James Goldstone | ||
Written by
| Lane Slate | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| William Belasco | ... | producer |
| Barry Mendelson | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Perry Botkin Jr. | ||
Cinematography by
| Michel Hugo | ... | director of photography |
Film Editing by
| Edward A. Biery | ||
Editorial Department
| Gary Bell | ... | associate editor |
Art Direction by
| Lawrence G. Paull | ||
Set Decoration by
| Phil Abramson | ... | (as Philip Abramson) |
Makeup Department
| Lola Kemp | ... | hair stylist |
| Charles H. Schram | ... | makeup artist (as Charles Schram) |
Production Management
| Thomas J. Schmidt | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Scott U. Adam | ... | second assistant director (as Scott Adam) |
| Wes McAfee | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Ray Mercer Jr. | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Al Overton Jr. | ... | sound |
| Harry W. Tetrick | ... | sound |
Stunts
| Fred Carson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Roydon Clark | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Duke | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Dick Warlock | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Arnie Lipin | ... | wardrobe (as Arnold M. Lipin) |
Music Department
| William Saracino | ... | music editor |
Additional Crew
| Karl Lewis Miller | ... | dog trainer (as Karl Miller) |
| Lou Schumacher | ... | dog supplier |
| Glenn Shahan | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1972) (United States) (theatrical)
- British Empire Films Australia (1972) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Fox Norena Film A/S (1973) (Norway) (theatrical)
- MGM-EMI (1973) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1973) (Italy) (theatrical)
- CBS (1974) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Comet Video Film (West Germany) (VHS)
- Sun Video Movie Produktion (West Germany) (VHS) (unknown)
- VideoVisa (Mexico) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2009) (United States) (DVD)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 |
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| Taglines | Was the murderer a man... or man's best friend? See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Peter Lawford, June Allyson, and Ann Rutherford were all veterans who had spent the better part of their careers at M-G-M. Allyson and Lawford had co-starred together in two films, Good News (1947) and Little Women (1949), while also appearing separately in Girl Crazy (1943). This film served as a reunion of sorts, giving them an opportunity to be in the last film shot on the fabled studio backlot before the land was sold. See more » |
| Goofs | When he starts chasing Watkins, Abel is driving a 1967 Chevrolet. When he runs Watkins off the road in the field above the ocean at the conclusion of the same chase, Abel is driving a 1966 Chevrolet. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in James Garner/Bruce Dern/Terry Galanoy (1972). See more » |
| Quotes |
Kate Bingham:
Can you imagine coming home, and your wife says she's leaving you for someone else, and you say, "Who, Phil?" and she says, "No. Phyllis." Abel Marsh: Well, that's the ultimate put-down... to those of us who are normal heterosexuals. See more » |