They Made Me a Killer
“Framed for a crime he didn't commit... Fighting to prove his innocence!”
Synopsis
A fugitive receives help from a victim's sister as he tries to clear his name of robbery and murder charges.
Top Cast
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Robert Lowery
Tom Durling
Barbara Britton
June Reynolds
Lola Lane
Betty Ford
Frank Albertson
Patrolman Al Wilson
Elisabeth Risdon
'Ma' Conley
Byron Barr
Steve Reynolds
Edmund MacDonald
Jack Conley aka Chance
Ralph Sanford
Patrolman Roach
James Bush
Frank Conley
Paul Harvey
District Attorney Booth
John Harmon
Joe Lafferty
Will Wright
Henry, the Blacksmith
Dorothy Vaughan
Nancy, Henry's wife
Harry Hayden
Pat Travers
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 3, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William C. Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Kae Salkow, Daniel Mainwaring, Winston Miller
- Original Score
- Alexander Laszlo
- Original Title
- They Made Me a Killer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Pine-Thomas Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William C. Thomas
Kae Salkow, Daniel Mainwaring, Winston Miller, Owen Francis
Alexander Laszlo
Fred Jackman Jr.
Henry Adams
William H. Pine, William C. Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
William H. Pine
Producer
Henry Adams
Editor
William C. Thomas
Director
Kae Salkow
Screenplay
William C. Thomas
Producer
Fred Jackman Jr.
Director of Photography
Daniel Mainwaring
Screenplay
Winston Miller
Screenplay
Alexander Laszlo
Original Music Composer
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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Classic-era film noir, 1940 to 1959.
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Made Me a Killer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is They Made Me a Killer about?
A fugitive receives help from a victim's sister as he tries to clear his name of robbery and murder charges.
Who directed They Made Me a Killer?
They Made Me a Killer was directed by William C. Thomas.
Who stars in They Made Me a Killer?
The principal cast of They Made Me a Killer includes Robert Lowery, Barbara Britton, Lola Lane, Frank Albertson, Elisabeth Risdon.
When was They Made Me a Killer released and how long is it?
They Made Me a Killer was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for They Made Me a Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for They Made Me a Killer was composed by Alexander Laszlo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for They Made Me a Killer?
They Made Me a Killer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).