Born to Kill
“THE COLDEST KILLER A WOMAN EVER LOVED”
1947•NR•1h 32m•6.7•Released
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A calculating divorcée risks her chances at wealth and security with a man she doesn't love by getting involved with a hotheaded murderer.
Director
Robert Wise
Writer
Eve Greene, Richard Macaulay
Languages
English
Studio
RKO Radio Pictures
Cast
Claire Trevor
Helen Brent
Lawrence Tierney
Sam Wild
Walter Slezak
Matthew Arnett
Phillip Terry
Fred Grover
Audrey Long
Georgia Staples
Elisha Cook Jr.
Marty
Isabel Jewell
Laury Palmer
Esther Howard
Mrs. Kraft
Kathryn Card
Grace
Tony Barrett
Danny
Grandon Rhodes
Inspector Wilson
Demetrius Alexis
Maitre d'Hotel (uncredited)
Symona Boniface
Gambler at Roulette Table (uncredited)
Ruth Brennan
Sally (uncredited)
George Bruggeman
Club Patron (uncredited)
Production
Company
RKO Radio Pictures
Producer
Sid Rogell
Producer
Herman Schlom
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