Double Indemnity (1944) (1952)

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Directed by

Billy Wilder

Starring (View all)

Fred MacMurray
Walter Neff

Barbara Stanwyck
Phyllis Dietrichson

Edward G. Robinson
Barton Keyes

Porter Hall
Mr. Jackson

Jean Heather
Lola Dietrichson

Tom Powers
Mr. Dietrichson

Byron Barr
Nino Zachetti

Richard Gaines
Mr. Norton

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Billy Wilder
(screenplay) and

Raymond Chandler
(screenplay)

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Perfect film noir...

15 years, 8 months ago at Aug 29 7:02

PvtCaboose91

6 votes

"You want to know who killed Dietrichson? Hold tight to that cheap cigar of yours, Keyes.
I killed Dietrichson - me, Walter Neff, insurance salesman, 35 years old, unmarried, no visible scars...until a while ago, that is.
Yes, I killed him. I killed him for money and for a woman.
I didn't get the money and I didn't get the woman. Pretty, isn't it?"

Billy Wilder'... read more

Flawless Film Making, Baby!

9 years, 1 month ago at Mar 27 22:50

Michael M

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If there is a keyword I would to describe Double Indemnity, its dialogue. Exposition is a very tricky line to cross; when done poorly is can come off as immensely frustrating but when done right it can be music to the ears, leaving me dying to hear more like I’m watching an engrossing documentary. Throughout Double Indemnity with the use of narration, Fred MacMurray will explain what’s clearly... read more

A great classic

6 years, 9 months ago at Jul 22 6:59

johanlefourbe

2 votes

Since I'm a massive movie buff, of course, I had to watch this movie at some point. Well, eventually, I wasn't disappointed, that's for sure. Indeed, it was a spellbinding film noir, easily one of the best movies in this genre, and it completely deserved its stellar reputation. What I loved the most was the simple and minimalistic way this story was told. Indeed, most of the movie was just about F... read more

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Smooth talking insurance salesman Walter Neff meets attractive Phyllis Dietrichson when he calls to renew her husband's automobile policy. The couple are immediately drawn to each other and an affair begins. They cook up a scheme to murder Mr. Dietrichson for life insurance money with a double indemnity clause. Unfortunately, all does not go to plan...

Release date: 6 July 1944
UPC: 014381422221

Tags: Film Noir (22), Crime (20), 1940s (15), 1944 (12), Drama (10), Thriller (10), Usa (9), Murder (9), Noir (9), Betrayal (8), Insurance (8), Infidelity (7), Los Angeles (7), Train (7), Femme Fatale (6), Hollywood (4), Fraud (4), Scam (4), Insurance Fraud (4), Insurance Investigator (4)

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Quintessential film noir

“Billy Wilder had directed some wonderful movies, Some Like it Hot, Sunset Boulevard, Sabrina, The Apartment and Witness for the Prosecution are all fantastic. Double Indemnity is up there with his very best. Wilder directs impeccably, but his direction is not the only great thing about Double Indemnity. Everything is great about it, it is a timeless classic and defines the term quintessential film noir.

The cinematography is gorgeous with no rough edges or shaky moments, instead it is all fluid and beautiful, and the costumes, sets and scenery also help. Also superb are Miklos Rozsa's wonderfully atmospheric score, the compelling story which sizzles with romance and sexual tension and the truly crackling screenplay.

The acting also is impressive. Fred MacMurray overplay” read more