Born to Kill

Born to Kill

1947 · 92 min · EN · NR · 6.6 (70 votes)
Dir. Robert Wise · Starring Claire Trevor, Lawrence Tierney, Walter Slezak, Phillip Terry, Audrey Long, Elisha Cook Jr. · Music Paul Sawtell

THE COLDEST KILLER A WOMAN EVER LOVED

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Helen Brent has just received a Reno divorce. That night, she discovers her neighbor Laury Palmer and a gentleman caller murdered in Palmer's home. The killer is her neighbor's other boyfriend Sam Wilde, an insanely jealous man who won't abide anyone "cutting in" on him.

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A dark, brooding descent into obsession and murder. This classic noir feels claustrophobic and tense, with sharp dialogue and a palpable sense of dread. It's a chilling look at destructive jealousy that lingers long after the credits roll.

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