Murder by Contract
“Double rates for women... because a woman is always double-trouble!”
Synopsis
Claude is a ruthless and efficient contract killer. His next target, a woman, is the most difficult.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Murder by Contract (1958) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-09
Top Cast
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Vince Edwards
Claude
Phillip Pine
Marc
Herschel Bernardi
George
Caprice Toriel
Billie Williams
Michael Granger
Mr. Moon
Kathie Browne
Mary
Joseph Mell
Harry
Frances Osborne
Miss Wiley
Steven Ritch
Detective shooting Tear Gas
Don Garrett
James William Mayflower
Janet Brandt
Woman in Movie Theater
Davis Roberts
Hall of Records Clerk
Joanne Arnold
Miss Wexley
William H. O'Brien
Hotel Take-Out Delivery Man (uncredited)
Albert Cavens
Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Cisco Houston
Gun Salesman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Lerner
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Simcoe, Ben Maddow
- Original Score
- Perry Botkin Sr.
- Original Title
- Murder by Contract
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Orbit Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Lerner
Ben Simcoe, Ben Maddow
Perry Botkin Sr.
Lucien Ballard
Carlo Lodato
Leon Chooluck
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Lerner
Director
Ben Simcoe
Screenplay
Ben Maddow
Screenplay
Carlo Lodato
Editor
Leon Chooluck
Producer
Perry Botkin Sr.
Original Music Composer
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder by Contract
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Murder by Contract about?
Claude is a ruthless and efficient contract killer. His next target, a woman, is the most difficult.
Who directed Murder by Contract?
Murder by Contract was directed by Irving Lerner.
Who stars in Murder by Contract?
The principal cast of Murder by Contract includes Vince Edwards, Phillip Pine, Herschel Bernardi, Caprice Toriel, Michael Granger.
When was Murder by Contract released and how long is it?
Murder by Contract was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder by Contract?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder by Contract was composed by Perry Botkin Sr..
What is the age rating and content advisory for Murder by Contract?
Murder by Contract holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).