Born to Kill
“THE COLDEST KILLER A WOMAN EVER LOVED”
Synopsis
A calculating divorcée risks her chances at wealth and security with a man she doesn't love by getting involved with a hotheaded murderer.
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Lawrence Tierney Clip from "Born to Kill"
Type: Clip • Published 2006-10-26
Top Cast
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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)
James Carlisle
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Ellen Corby
Maid (uncredited)
Sayre Dearing
Gambler (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- Eve Greene, Richard Macaulay
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Born to Kill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wise
Eve Greene, Richard Macaulay, James Gunn
Paul Sawtell
Robert De Grasse
Les Millbrook
Sid Rogell, Herman Schlom
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Wise
Director
Eve Greene
Screenplay
Richard Macaulay
Screenplay
Sid Rogell
Producer
Herman Schlom
Producer
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
Les Millbrook
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Born to Kill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Born to Kill about?
A calculating divorcée risks her chances at wealth and security with a man she doesn't love by getting involved with a hotheaded murderer.
Who directed Born to Kill?
Born to Kill was directed by Robert Wise.
Who stars in Born to Kill?
The principal cast of Born to Kill includes Claire Trevor, Lawrence Tierney, Walter Slezak, Phillip Terry, Audrey Long.
When was Born to Kill released and how long is it?
Born to Kill was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Born to Kill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Born to Kill was composed by Paul Sawtell.
Is Born to Kill based on a book or true story?
Born to Kill is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Gunn".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Born to Kill?
Born to Kill holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).