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They Only Kill Their Masters

"Was the murderer a man... or man's best friend?"

November 22, 1972 1h 37m 4.9/10 (12 votes)

Originally released in 1972. They Only Kill Their Masters is a mystery/romance film. directed by James Goldstone.

Starring James Garner, Katharine Ross, and Hal Holbrook

Synopsis

An enigmatic young woman has been murdered in a small California coast town. The investigation by the local sheriff uncovers a complex web of relationships centering on the victim; the scattered trail of evidence ranges from a mysterious photograph to the victim's own dog. During the investigation, the sheriff meets and becomes romantically involved with a woman whose connection to the murder is ambiguous.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 22, 1972 53 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
User Rating 4.9/10 Mixed (12 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is They Only Kill Their Masters about?

An enigmatic young woman has been murdered in a small California coast town. The investigation by the local sheriff uncovers a complex web of relationships centering on the victim; the scattered tr...

Who directed They Only Kill Their Masters?

They Only Kill Their Masters was directed by James Goldstone.

How long is They Only Kill Their Masters?

They Only Kill Their Masters has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was They Only Kill Their Masters released?

They Only Kill Their Masters was released on November 22, 1972 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in They Only Kill Their Masters?

The main cast of They Only Kill Their Masters includes James Garner, Katharine Ross, Hal Holbrook, Harry Guardino, June Allyson.