D.O.A.(1949)
“A Picture As Excitingly Different As Its Title!”
Overview
Frank Bigelow is about to die, and he knows it. The accountant has been poisoned and has only 24 hours before the lethal concoction kills him. Determined to find out who his murderer is, Frank, with the help of his assistant and girlfriend, Paula, begins to trace back over his last steps. As he frantically tries to unravel the mystery behind his own impending demise, his sleuthing leads him to a group of crooked businessmen and another murder.
Director
Rudolph Maté
Studio
Cardinal Pictures
Cast
Edmond O'Brien
as Frank Bigelow
Pamela Britton
as Paula Gibson
Luther Adler
as Majak
Beverly Garland
as Miss Foster
Lynn Baggett
as Mrs. Philips
William Ching
as Halliday
Henry Hart
as Stanley Philips
Neville Brand
as Chester
Laurette Luez
as Marla Rakubian
Jess Kirkpatrick
as Sam
Cay Forester
as Sue
Frank Jaquet
as Dr. Matson
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1949
Runtime
1h 23m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Cardinal Pictures • Harry Popkin Productions • United Artists
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What is D.O.A. about?▼
Frank Bigelow is about to die, and he knows it. The accountant has been poisoned and has only 24 hours before the lethal concoction kills him. Determined to find out who his murderer is, Frank, with the help of his assistant and girlfriend, Paula, begins to trace back over his last steps. As he frantically tries to unravel the mystery behind his own impending demise, his sleuthing leads him to a group of crooked businessmen and another murder.
Who directed D.O.A.?▼
D.O.A. was directed by Rudolph Maté and released in 1949. It is a mystery, thriller, crime film.
How long is D.O.A.?▼
D.O.A. has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
Who stars in D.O.A.?▼
The cast of D.O.A. includes Edmond O'Brien as Frank Bigelow, Pamela Britton as Paula Gibson, Luther Adler as Majak, Beverly Garland as Miss Foster, Lynn Baggett as Mrs. Philips and more.
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