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Title: D.O.A.

Release Date: 23 Dec 1949

Runtime: 1h 23m

Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime

Director: Cardinal Pictures, Harry Popkin Productions, United Artists

Production Companies: Cardinal Pictures, Harry Popkin Productions, United Artists

Overview: Frank Bigelow is about to die, and he knows it. The accountant has been poisoned and has only 24 hours before the lethal concoction kills him. Determined to find out who his murderer is, Frank, with the help of his assistant and girlfriend, Paula, begins to trace back over his last steps. As he frantically tries to unravel the mystery behind his own impending demise, his sleuthing leads him to a group of crooked businessmen and another murder.

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Average Vote: 6.895 (171 votes)

Cast

  • Frank Bigelow: Edmond O'Brien
  • Paula Gibson: Pamela Britton
  • Majak: Luther Adler
  • Miss Foster: Beverly Garland
  • Mrs. Philips: Lynn Baggett
  • Halliday: William Ching
  • Stanley Philips: Henry Hart
  • Chester: Neville Brand
  • Marla Rakubian: Laurette Luez
  • Sam: Jess Kirkpatrick
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