Born to Kill

Born to Kill

1947 · 92 min · EN · NR · 6.7 (96 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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A calculating divorcée risks her chances at wealth and security with a man she doesn't love by getting involved with a hotheaded murderer.

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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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