Born to Kill

NR
1h 32m
1947
6.7 /10 (90)

THE COLDEST KILLER A WOMAN EVER LOVED

Overview

A calculating divorcée risks her chances at wealth and security with a man she doesn't love by getting involved with a hotheaded murderer.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1947-04-30

Top Billed Cast

Claire Trevor

Helen Brent

Lawrence Tierney

Sam Wild

Walter Slezak

Matthew Arnett

Phillip Terry

Fred Grover

Audrey Long

Georgia Staples

Elisha Cook Jr.

Marty

Isabel Jewell

Laury Palmer

Esther Howard

Mrs. Kraft

Kathryn Card

Grace

Tony Barrett

Danny

Grandon Rhodes

Inspector Wilson

Demetrius Alexis

Maitre d'Hotel (uncredited)

Symona Boniface

Gambler at Roulette Table (uncredited)

Ruth Brennan

Sally (uncredited)

George Bruggeman

Club Patron (uncredited)

James Carlisle

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

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