An Act of Murder(1948)
Mercy or Murder? Can you condemn this man?
An Act of Murder Synopsis
A man kills his terminally ill wife to prevent her further suffering.
An Act of Murder (1948) is a crime and drama film directed by Michael Gordon, released on December 5, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Fredric March, Edmond O'Brien, Florence Eldridge and Geraldine Brooks. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Gordon
- Writers:
- Ernst Lothar, Michael Blankfort, Robert Thoeren
- Producers:
- Jerry Bresler
- Cinematographer:
- Hal Mohr
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
An Act of Murder Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fredric March
as Judge Calvin Cooke
Edmond O'Brien
as David Douglas
Florence Eldridge
as Catherine Cooke
Geraldine Brooks
as Ellie Cooke
Stanley Ridges
as Doctor Walter Morrison
John McIntire
as Judge Ogden
Will Wright
as Judge Jim Wilder
Virginia Brissac
as Mrs. Russell
Clarence Muse
as Mr. Pope
Key crew
Directed by Michael Gordon, written by Ernst Lothar, Michael Blankfort and Robert Thoeren, produced by Jerry Bresler.
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An Act of Murder Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 22 ratings.
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An Act of Murder – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch An Act of Murder online?
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An Act of Murder (1948) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in An Act of Murder?
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The main cast of An Act of Murder (1948) includes Fredric March, Edmond O'Brien, Florence Eldridge, Geraldine Brooks and Stanley Ridges. The film was directed by Michael Gordon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was An Act of Murder released?
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An Act of Murder was released on December 5, 1948 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is An Act of Murder worth watching?
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An Act of Murder (1948) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.