Laura
"The story of a love that became the most fearful thing that ever happened to a woman!"
Originally released in 1944. Laura is a drama/mystery film. directed by Otto Preminger. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, and Clifton Webb
Synopsis
A police detective falls in love with the woman whose murder he's investigating.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (875 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$2M
2.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dana Andrews
as Det. Lt. Mark McPherson
Gene Tierney
as Laura Hunt
Clifton Webb
as Waldo Lydecker
Vincent Price
as Shelby Carpenter
Judith Anderson
as Ann Treadwell
Dorothy Adams
as Laura's Maid Bessie Clary (uncredited)
Wally Albright
as Newsboy (uncredited)
Bobby Barber
as Newsboy (uncredited)
Harry Carter
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Lane Chandler
as Detective (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,020,000
- Revenue
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura about?
A police detective falls in love with the woman whose murder he's investigating.
Who directed Laura?
Laura was directed by Otto Preminger.
How long is Laura?
Laura has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Laura released?
Laura was released on October 11, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Laura?
The main cast of Laura includes Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, Clifton Webb, Vincent Price, Judith Anderson.
Is Laura worth watching?
Laura has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 875 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.