Double Indemnity (1944): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Double Indemnity is a 1944 drama thriller directed by Billy Wilder, starring Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson and Fred MacMurray. It is based on Double Indemnity by James M. Cain. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $21,026 worldwide. It was nominated for 7 Oscars. Critics gave it 95 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Billy Wilder
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Based on
- Double Indemnity by James M. Cain
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Double Indemnity About?
The premise of Double Indemnity without spoilers, adapted from Double Indemnity by James M. Cain.
Insurance agent Walter Neff is lured into a dangerous scheme by the alluring Phyllis Dietrichson, and together they plot what they believe will be the perfect murder. Their complex plan is fueled by desire and deceit, but as they carry it out, their obsession deepens and unforeseen complications arise. Suspicion mounts, threatening to expose their carefully constructed web of lies and forcing them to confront the consequences of their actions.
Double Indemnity Cast
Barbara Stanwyck leads the cast, with Edward G. Robinson and Fred MacMurray. Directed by Billy Wilder; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Billy Wilder
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Double Indemnity Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Double Indemnity 95 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 95 Metascore
User score 8.5
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TMDB 81% User score
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Double Indemnity Box Office
Double Indemnity grossed $21,026 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21K
- International
- $14.9K
Double Indemnity Awards & Nominations
Double Indemnity was nominated for 7 Oscars.
7 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 1945 7 nominations- Nominated Actress – Barbara Stanwyck
- Nominated Best Motion Picture
- Nominated Cinematography (Black-and-White)
- Nominated Directing – Billy Wilder
- Nominated Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)
Double Indemnity Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.
- Clip Billy Wilder: Alternate Ending For DOUBLE INDEMNITY
- Clip The Truth Comes Out
- Clip Walter Neff Flirts with Phyllis Dietrichson | Double Indemnity (1944) | TCM
Cars in Double Indemnity
13 cars on screen, including the 1937 LaSalle Touring Sedan and the 1938 Dodge Business Coupe.
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1937 LaSalle Touring Sedan Main role -
1938 Dodge Business Coupe Important role -
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1937 Chevrolet Master Background role
Double Indemnity Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “Κολασμένη Αγάπη” and “Pacto de sangre”.
- Also known as
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- Κολασμένη Αγάπη
- Pacto de sangre
- Verzekering op de dood
- Dvostruka obmana
- Shinya no kokuhaku
- 이중 배상
- Bloedgeld
- 双重保险
- 双重生活
- 双倍赔偿
- Assurance sur la mort
- Podwójne ubezpieczenie
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- Perdición
- Frau ohne Gewissen
- La fiamma del peccato
- Двойная страховка
- 双重赔偿
- Pagos a Dobrar
- Çifte Tazminat
- Διπλή ταυτότητα
- Gyilkos vagyok
- Двойна застраховка
- Kvinden uden samvittighed
- Pojistka smrti
- ביטוח חיים כפול
- Kvinna utan samvete
- Pacto de Sangue
- Nainen ilman omaatuntoa
- 雙重保險
- Подвійна страховка
- Poistka smrti
- 深夜の告白
- Asigurare de moarte
- Dviguba kompensacija
- Perdició
- غرامت مضاعف
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Double Indemnity FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Double Indemnity, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Double Indemnity?
Double Indemnity runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Double Indemnity released?
Double Indemnity was released on July 6, 1944.
Who directed Double Indemnity?
Double Indemnity was directed by Billy Wilder.
More films by Billy Wilder Who is in the cast of Double Indemnity?
Double Indemnity stars Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson and Fred MacMurray, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Double Indemnity make at the box office?
Double Indemnity grossed $21,026 worldwide.
How is Double Indemnity rated?
Double Indemnity has 95 on Metacritic and 81% on TMDB.
Is Double Indemnity based on a book?
Yes. Double Indemnity is adapted from Double Indemnity by James M. Cain.
Was Double Indemnity nominated for any awards?
Double Indemnity received 7 nominations across 1 ceremony.
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