Born to Kill(1947)
“THE COLDEST KILLER A WOMAN EVER LOVED”
Overview
A calculating divorcée risks her chances at wealth and security with a man she doesn't love by getting involved with a hotheaded murderer.
Director
Robert Wise
Studio
RKO Radio Pictures
Cast
Claire Trevor
as Helen Brent
Lawrence Tierney
as Sam Wild
Walter Slezak
as Matthew Arnett
Phillip Terry
as Fred Grover
Audrey Long
as Georgia Staples
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Marty
Isabel Jewell
as Laury Palmer
Esther Howard
as Mrs. Kraft
Kathryn Card
as Grace
Tony Barrett
as Danny
Grandon Rhodes
as Inspector Wilson
Demetrius Alexis
as Maitre d'Hotel (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1947
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
RKO Radio Pictures
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What is Born to Kill about?▼
A calculating divorcée risks her chances at wealth and security with a man she doesn't love by getting involved with a hotheaded murderer.
Who directed Born to Kill?▼
Born to Kill was directed by Robert Wise and released in 1947. It is a crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is Born to Kill?▼
Born to Kill has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Born to Kill?▼
The cast of Born to Kill includes Claire Trevor as Helen Brent, Lawrence Tierney as Sam Wild, Walter Slezak as Matthew Arnett, Phillip Terry as Fred Grover, Audrey Long as Georgia Staples and more.
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