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A Cause to Kill 1970

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What is A Cause to Kill?

A Cause to Kill is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime.

Type
Film
Year
1970
Status
Released
Runtime
98 minutes
Release date
Jan 15, 1970
Studios
Shaw Brothers
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime
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84 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.6/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Thriller #Drama #Mystery

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A Cause to Kill is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Shaw Brothers. Current status: Released.

Should you watch it?

“A jealous movie star plots to eliminate her husband through a hired hitman.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a standout performance by Ivy Ling Po
  • Combines classic noir tropes with a dramatic film-world setting
Keep in mind
  • The initial hitman attempt goes wrong
  • Plot centers on a deceptive murder conspiracy

Watch it if you enjoy classic thriller and drama films featuring murder plots.

The film contains themes of jealousy and murder consistent with the thriller genre.

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When was A Cause to Kill released?

A Cause to Kill was released in 1970.

Who stars in A Cause to Kill?

The film stars Ivy Ling Po.

What is the genre of the film?

It is a thriller, drama, mystery, and crime film.

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Murayama Mitsuo.

What is the premise of the story?

A jealous movie star hires a hitman to kill her husband, and later delights when her husband is wrongfully convicted for the killer's murder.