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Double Indemnity 1944

“It's love and murder at first sight!”

Status
Released
Runtime
107 minutes
Director
Billy Wilder
Network
Paramount Pictures
★ TMDB users: 8.1/10 NR CrimeThriller Released
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What is Double Indemnity?

Double Indemnity is a film first released in 1944. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller.

Type
Film
Year
1944
Status
Released
Runtime
107 minutes
Release date
Jul 6, 1944
Studios
Paramount Pictures
Genres
Crime, Thriller
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 8.1/10
Episode runtime
~107 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Paramount Pictures

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Overview

Double Indemnity is a film first released in 1944. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Paramount Pictures. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“An insurance representative is seduced by a dissatisfied housewife into fraud and murder.”

Reasons to watch
  • compelling crime plot
  • classic film structure
  • strong character dynamic
Keep in mind
  • contains themes of murder and fraud
  • involves high stakes crime

Watch it if you enjoy classic crime and thriller stories involving deception.

The film deals with dark themes including murder and insurance fraud.

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When was Double Indemnity released?

It was released on 07/06/1944 in the US.

What genres does the movie belong to?

It belongs to the crime and thriller genres.

What is the runtime of the film?

The runtime is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

What is the basic plot of the movie?

An insurance representative is seduced by a dissatisfied housewife into a scheme of insurance fraud and murder.

Who investigates the scheme in the film?

A claims investigator who is a colleague of the insurance representative arouses suspicion about the scheme.

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