They Only Kill Their Masters(1972)
Was the murderer a man... or man's best friend?
They Only Kill Their Masters Synopsis
An enigmatic young woman has been murdered in a small California coast town. The investigation by the local sheriff uncovers a complex web of relationships centering on the victim; the scattered trail of evidence ranges from a mysterious photograph to the victim's own dog. During the investigation, the sheriff meets and becomes romantically involved with a woman whose connection to the murder is ambiguous.
They Only Kill Their Masters (1972) is a mystery, romance and thriller film directed by James Goldstone, released on November 22, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars James Garner, Katharine Ross, Hal Holbrook and Harry Guardino. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- James Goldstone
- Writers:
- Lane Slate
- Producers:
- William Belasco
- Cinematographer:
- Michel Hugo
- Composer:
- Perry Botkin Jr.
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
They Only Kill Their Masters (1972) Trailer
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They Only Kill Their Masters Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Garner
as Abel Marsh
Katharine Ross
as Kate Bingham
Hal Holbrook
as Dr. Warren G. Watkins
Harry Guardino
as Capt. Daniel Streeter
June Allyson
as Mrs. Watkins
Christopher Connelly
as John
Tom Ewell
as Walter
Peter Lawford
as Lee Campbell
Edmond O'Brien
as George
Arthur O'Connell
as Ernie
Ann Rutherford
as Gloria
Art Metrano
as Malcolm
Key crew
Directed by James Goldstone, written by Lane Slate, produced by William Belasco.
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They Only Kill Their Masters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 13 ratings.
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They Only Kill Their Masters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch They Only Kill Their Masters online?
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They Only Kill Their Masters (1972) 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 They Only Kill Their Masters?
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The main cast of They Only Kill Their Masters (1972) includes James Garner, Katharine Ross, Hal Holbrook, Harry Guardino and June Allyson. The film was directed by James Goldstone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was They Only Kill Their Masters released?
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They Only Kill Their Masters was released on November 22, 1972 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is They Only Kill Their Masters worth watching?
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They Only Kill Their Masters (1972) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, romance and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for They Only Kill Their Masters?
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