An Act of Murder
“Mercy or Murder? Can you condemn this man?”
Synopsis
A man kills his terminally ill wife to prevent her further suffering.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Gordon
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Blankfort, Robert Thoeren
- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Original Title
- An Act of Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Gordon
Michael Blankfort, Robert Thoeren, Ernst Lothar
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Hal Mohr
Ralph Dawson
Jerry Bresler
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Gordon
Director
Michael Blankfort
Screenplay
Robert Thoeren
Screenplay
Jerry Bresler
Producer
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
Ralph Dawson
Editor
Yvonne Wood
Costume Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About An Act of Murder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is An Act of Murder about?
A man kills his terminally ill wife to prevent her further suffering.
Who directed An Act of Murder?
An Act of Murder was directed by Michael Gordon.
Who stars in An Act of Murder?
The principal cast of An Act of Murder includes Fredric March, Edmond O'Brien, Florence Eldridge, Geraldine Brooks, Stanley Ridges.
When was An Act of Murder released and how long is it?
An Act of Murder was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for An Act of Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An Act of Murder was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof.
Is An Act of Murder based on a book or true story?
An Act of Murder is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ernst Lothar".
What is the age rating and content advisory for An Act of Murder?
An Act of Murder holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).