Dial M for Murder
“Is this the man she was waiting for... or the man who was waiting for her?”
Synopsis
When her American lover visits London, a wealthy woman’s jealous husband hatches a plan to murder her and inherit her fortune.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dial M for Murder - Trailer 1Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Ray Milland
Tony Wendice
Grace Kelly
Margot Wendice
Robert Cummings
Mark Halliday
John Williams
Chief Inspector Hubbard
Anthony Dawson
Charles Swann
Leo Britt
Storyteller
Patrick Allen
Detective Pearson
George Leigh
Detective Williams
George Alderson
First Detective
Robin Hughes
Police Sergeant O'Brien
Jack Cunningham
Bobby (uncredited)
Guy Doleman
Detective (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Woman Exiting Ship (uncredited)
Sam Harris
Man in Phone Booth (uncredited)
Harold Miller
Men's Club Party Member (uncredited)
Martin Milner
Policeman Outside Wendice Flat (uncredited)
Forbes Murray
Judge at Margot's Trial (uncredited)
Thayer Roberts
Detective (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New Horizons Film Festival, 3-D version
Festival / Special Debut
May 29, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 31, 1986
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.14x
+$1.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Knott
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- Dial M for Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $1.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Frederick Knott
Dimitri Tiomkin
Robert Burks
Rudi Fehr
Alfred Hitchcock
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Producer
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Robert Burks
Director of Photography
Rudi Fehr
Editor
Moss Mabry
Costume Design
Frederick Knott
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dial M for Murder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dial M for Murder about?
When her American lover visits London, a wealthy woman’s jealous husband hatches a plan to murder her and inherit her fortune.
Who directed Dial M for Murder?
Dial M for Murder was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Dial M for Murder?
The principal cast of Dial M for Murder includes Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings, John Williams, Anthony Dawson.
When was Dial M for Murder released and how long is it?
Dial M for Murder was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dial M for Murder?
Dial M for Murder had a reported production budget of $1.4M and grossed $3M at the worldwide box office (2.14 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Dial M for Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dial M for Murder was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dial M for Murder?
Dial M for Murder holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).