Movie: Dial M for Murder

Top 10 Billed Cast

Angie Dickinson
Angie Dickinson

Margot Wendice

Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer

Tony Wendice

Anthony Quayle
Anthony Quayle

Insp. Hubbard

Michael Parks
Michael Parks

Max Halliday

Ron Moody
Ron Moody

Capt. 'Swann' Lesgate

Gerry Gibson
Gerry Gibson

Sgt. Williams

Alan Coates
Alan Coates

Man in Film

Dwight Schultz
Dwight Schultz

TV Director

John Touchstone
John Touchstone

Sgt. Thompson

Leo Lewis
Leo Lewis

Sgt. Pearson

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    A London businessman concocts an intricate plan to murder his unfaithful wife for her money.

  • Release Date

    1981-04-09

  • Average

    5.885

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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