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They Only Kill Their Masters(1972)
Status: Released
Date: 1972-11-22
49%
12 Votes
Time: 1h 37m
Was the murderer a man... or man's best friend?
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: They Only Kill Their Masters
Top 10 Billed Cast
James Garner
Abel Marsh
Katharine Ross
Kate Bingham
Hal Holbrook
Dr. Warren G. Watkins
Harry Guardino
Capt. Daniel Streeter
June Allyson
Mrs. Watkins
Christopher Connelly
John
Tom Ewell
Walter
Peter Lawford
Lee Campbell
Edmond O'Brien
George
Arthur O'Connell
Ernie
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