D.O.A.
“A Picture As Excitingly Different As Its Title!”
Synopsis
Frank Bigelow is about to die, and he knows it. The accountant has been poisoned and has only 24 hours before the lethal concoction kills him. Determined to find out who his murderer is, Frank, with the help of his assistant and girlfriend, Paula, begins to trace back over his last steps. As he frantically tries to unravel the mystery behind his own impending demise, his sleuthing leads him to a group of crooked businessmen and another murder.
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D.O.A. (1950) - Film Noir Classic
Type: Clip • Published 2008-11-30
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Edmond O'Brien
Frank Bigelow
Pamela Britton
Paula Gibson
Luther Adler
Majak
Beverly Garland
Miss Foster
Lynn Baggett
Mrs. Philips
William Ching
Halliday
Henry Hart
Stanley Philips
Neville Brand
Chester
Laurette Luez
Marla Rakubian
Jess Kirkpatrick
Sam
Cay Forester
Sue
Frank Jaquet
Dr. Matson
Lawrence Dobkin
Dr. Schaefer
Frank Gerstle
Dr. MacDonald
Carol Hughes
Kitty
Michael Ross
Dave
Donna Sanborn
Nurse
Harold Miller
Man in Hallway (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
April 21, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolph Maté
- Screenplay & Story
- Clarence Greene, Russell Rouse
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- D.O.A.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Cardinal Pictures, Harry Popkin Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolph Maté
Clarence Greene, Russell Rouse
Dimitri Tiomkin
Ernest Laszlo
Arthur H. Nadel
Leo C. Popkin, Harry M. Popkin
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
Arthur H. Nadel
Editor
Rudolph Maté
Director
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Leo C. Popkin
Producer
Clarence Greene
Screenplay
Russell Rouse
Screenplay
Maria P. Donovan
Costume Design
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What is D.O.A. about?
Frank Bigelow is about to die, and he knows it. The accountant has been poisoned and has only 24 hours before the lethal concoction kills him. Determined to find out who his murderer is, Frank, with the help of his assistant and girlfriend, Paula, begins to trace back over his last steps. As he frantically tries to unravel the mystery behind his own impending demise, his sleuthing leads him to a group of crooked businessmen and another murder.
Who directed D.O.A.?
D.O.A. was directed by Rudolph Maté.
Who stars in D.O.A.?
The principal cast of D.O.A. includes Edmond O'Brien, Pamela Britton, Luther Adler, Beverly Garland, Lynn Baggett.
When was D.O.A. released and how long is it?
D.O.A. was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for D.O.A.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for D.O.A. was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for D.O.A.?
D.O.A. holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).