Double Indemnity
"It's love and murder at first sight!"
Originally released in 1944. Double Indemnity is a crime/thriller film. directed by Billy Wilder.
Starring Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, and Edward G. Robinson
Synopsis
An insurance representative is seduced by a dissatisfied housewife into a scheme of insurance fraud and murder that arouses the suspicion of his colleague, a claims investigator.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 6, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (1,959 votes)
Budget
$927.3K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.5M
2.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fred MacMurray
as Walter Neff
Barbara Stanwyck
as Phyllis Dietrichson
Edward G. Robinson
as Barton Keyes
Porter Hall
as Mr. Jackson
Jean Heather
as Lola Dietrichson
Tom Powers
as Mr. Dietrichson
Byron Barr
as Nino Zachetti
Richard Gaines
as Edward S. Norton Jr.
Fortunio Bonanova
as Sam Garlopis
John Philliber
as Joe Pete
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $927,262
- Revenue
- $2,500,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Double Indemnity about?
An insurance representative is seduced by a dissatisfied housewife into a scheme of insurance fraud and murder that arouses the suspicion of his colleague, a claims investigator.
Who directed Double Indemnity?
Double Indemnity was directed by Billy Wilder.
How long is Double Indemnity?
Double Indemnity has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Double Indemnity released?
Double Indemnity was released on July 6, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Double Indemnity?
The main cast of Double Indemnity includes Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson, Porter Hall, Jean Heather.
Is Double Indemnity worth watching?
Double Indemnity has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 1,959 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.