Dead Reckoning
“He Doesn't Trust Anyone... Especially Women!”
Synopsis
War heroes Rip Murdock and Johnny Drake are sent to Washington, D.C, to receive top honors for their service. Johnny, seemingly terrified by the publicity that awaits him, jumps off the train and later turns up dead. Suspecting foul play, Rip begins digging into his pal's past. He encounters cover-ups, threats to his own life and deadly femme fatale Coral Chandler.
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Dead Reckoning trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-26
Top Cast
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Humphrey Bogart
Capt. 'Rip' Murdock
Lizabeth Scott
Coral Chandler
Morris Carnovsky
Martinelli
Charles Cane
Lt. Kincaid
William Prince
Sgt. Johnny Drake
Marvin Miller
Krause
Wallace Ford
McGee
James Bell
Father Logan
George Chandler
Louis Ord
Matthew Beard
Bellboy (uncredited)
Ruby Dandridge
Mabel (uncredited)
George Eldredge
Police Officer Casey (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Nightclub Guest (uncredited)
William Forrest
Lt. Col. Simpson (uncredited)
Herschel Graham
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Raoul Freeman
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Joe Gilbert
Croupier (uncredited)
Dick Gordon
Dealer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Fisher, Oliver H.P. Garrett
- Original Score
- Marlin Skiles
- Original Title
- Dead Reckoning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cromwell
Steve Fisher, Oliver H.P. Garrett, Sidney Biddell, Gerald Drayson Adams, Allen Rivkin
Marlin Skiles
Leo Tover
Gene Havlick
Sidney Biddell
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Fisher
Screenplay
Oliver H.P. Garrett
Screenplay
John Cromwell
Director
Sidney Biddell
Producer
Gene Havlick
Editor
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Marlin Skiles
Original Music Composer
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Reckoning
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What is Dead Reckoning about?
War heroes Rip Murdock and Johnny Drake are sent to Washington, D.C, to receive top honors for their service. Johnny, seemingly terrified by the publicity that awaits him, jumps off the train and later turns up dead. Suspecting foul play, Rip begins digging into his pal's past. He encounters cover-ups, threats to his own life and deadly femme fatale Coral Chandler.
Who directed Dead Reckoning?
Dead Reckoning was directed by John Cromwell.
Who stars in Dead Reckoning?
The principal cast of Dead Reckoning includes Humphrey Bogart, Lizabeth Scott, Morris Carnovsky, Charles Cane, William Prince.
When was Dead Reckoning released and how long is it?
Dead Reckoning was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Reckoning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Reckoning was composed by Marlin Skiles.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead Reckoning?
Dead Reckoning holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).