Jigsaw
“Trapped in the maze of a murderous racket!”
Synopsis
New York Assistant District Attorney Howard Malloy launches an investigation into a series of murders related to a neo-fascist organisation.
Top Cast
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Franchot Tone
Howard Malloy
Jean Wallace
Barbara Whitfield
Myron McCormick
Charles Riggs
Marc Lawrence
Angelo Agostini
Winifred Lenihan
Mrs. Hartley
Doe Avedon
Caroline Riggs
Hedley Rainnie
Sigmund Kosterich
Walter Vaughan
District Attorney Walker
George Breen
Knuckles
Robert Gist
Tommy Quigley
Hester Sondergaard
Mrs. Borg
Luella Gear
Pet Shop Owner
Alexander Campbell
Pemberton
Robert Noe
Waldron
Alexander Lockwood
Nichols
Alan MacAteer
Museum Guard
Marlene Dietrich
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Henry Fonda
Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fletcher Markle
- Screenplay & Story
- Fletcher Markle, Vincent McConnor
- Original Score
- Robert W. Stringer
- Original Title
- Jigsaw
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Tower Pictures Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fletcher Markle
Fletcher Markle, Vincent McConnor, John Roeburt
Robert W. Stringer
Don Malkames
Robert Matthews
Harry Lee Danziger, Edward J. Danziger
Department Leadership Roster
Don Malkames
Director of Photography
Fletcher Markle
Director
Harry Lee Danziger
Producer
Robert W. Stringer
Original Music Composer
Robert Matthews
Editor
Edward J. Danziger
Producer
Fletcher Markle
Screenplay
Vincent McConnor
Screenplay
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jigsaw
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jigsaw about?
New York Assistant District Attorney Howard Malloy launches an investigation into a series of murders related to a neo-fascist organisation.
Who directed Jigsaw?
Jigsaw was directed by Fletcher Markle.
Who stars in Jigsaw?
The principal cast of Jigsaw includes Franchot Tone, Jean Wallace, Myron McCormick, Marc Lawrence, Winifred Lenihan.
When was Jigsaw released and how long is it?
Jigsaw was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Jigsaw?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jigsaw was composed by Robert W. Stringer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jigsaw?
Jigsaw holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).