CinemaOSMovie · 1972 · 1h 37m · PG

They Only Kill Their Masters

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

51%(13)IMDbMysteryRomanceThriller

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.

Directed byJames Goldstone

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
EN
Released
November 22, 1972
Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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They Only Kill Their Masters (Original Theatrical Trailer)

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
James Garner

James Garner

Abel Marsh

Katharine Ross

Katharine Ross

Kate Bingham

Hal Holbrook

Hal Holbrook

Dr. Warren G. Watkins

Harry Guardino

Harry Guardino

Capt. Daniel Streeter

June Allyson

June Allyson

Mrs. Watkins

Christopher Connelly

Christopher Connelly

John

Tom Ewell

Tom Ewell

Walter

Peter Lawford

Peter Lawford

Lee Campbell

Edmond O'Brien

Edmond O'Brien

George

Arthur O'Connell

Arthur O'Connell

Ernie

Creative team
Directed by
James Goldstone
James Goldstone
Written by
Lane Slate
Produced by
William Belasco

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