Dial M for Murder (1981): Cast
Dial M for Murder is a 1981 thriller directed by Boris Sagal, starring Christopher Plummer as Tony Wendice, Angie Dickinson and Michael Parks. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Boris Sagal
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Time-Life Productions Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dial M for Murder About?
The premise of Dial M for Murder without spoilers.
A London businessman concocts an intricate plan to murder his unfaithful wife for her money.
Dial M for Murder Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- psychotronic film
- murder
- death
- killing in self defense
- false accusation of murder
- attempted murder
- scissors
- stabbing
- stabbed to death
- inspector
- police
- policeman
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- car collision
- collision
- blackmail
- letter
- key
- husband wife relationship
- extramarital affair
- adultery
- former tennis player
- murder plot
- telephone call
- pay phone
- prison
- sentenced to death
- mystery writer
- writer
- author
- movie set
- actor
- television director
- fog machine
- stabbed in the back
- stabbed with scissors
- newspaper clipping
- scrapbook
- wristwatch
- stopped watch
- murder for hire
- curtain
- latchkey
- police station
- bentley
- cartier watch
- neo hitchcock
- hitchcockian
- mustached man
- based on a stage play
- marital infidelity
Dial M for Murder Cast & Characters
Christopher Plummer leads the cast as Tony Wendice, with Angie Dickinson as Margot Wendice and Michael Parks as Max Halliday. Directed by Boris Sagal; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Boris Sagal
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Christopher Plummer as Tony Wendice -
Angie Dickinson as Margot Wendice -
Michael Parks as Max Halliday -
Anthony Quayle as Insp. Hubbard
Also Starring in Dial M for Murder
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- Ron Moody Capt. 'Swann' Lesgate
- Clement von Franckenstein Man at Party
- Gerry Gibson Sgt. Williams
- Alan Coates Man in Film
- Leo Lewis Sgt. Pearson
- John Touchstone Sgt. Thompson
Dial M for Murder Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Crimen perfecto” and “Bei Anruf Mord”.
- Also known as
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- Crimen perfecto
- Bei Anruf Mord
- Con M de Muerte
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Dial M for Murder FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dial M for Murder, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dial M for Murder?
Dial M for Murder runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Dial M for Murder released?
Dial M for Murder was released on April 9, 1981.
Who directed Dial M for Murder?
Dial M for Murder was directed by Boris Sagal.
More films by Boris Sagal Who is in the cast of Dial M for Murder?
Dial M for Murder stars Christopher Plummer as Tony Wendice, Angie Dickinson as Margot Wendice and Michael Parks as Max Halliday, among 11 credited actors.
Does Dial M for Murder have a post-credit scene?
No. Dial M for Murder has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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