Double Indemnity
Synopsis
A scheming wife lures an insurance investigator into helping murder her husband and then declare it an accident. The investigator's boss, not knowing his man is involved in it, suspects murder and sets out to prove it.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Smight
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond Chandler, Billy Wilder
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- Double Indemnity
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Groverton Productions, Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Smight
Raymond Chandler, Billy Wilder, Steven Bochco, James M. Cain
Billy Goldenberg
Haskell B. Boggs
Edward A. Biery
Robert F. O'Neill, David Victor
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Chandler
Screenplay
Robert F. O'Neill
Producer
Jack Smight
Director
Billy Wilder
Screenplay
Edward A. Biery
Editor
Haskell B. Boggs
Director of Photography
Charles Waldo
Costume Design
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
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 Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Double Indemnity
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Double Indemnity about?
A scheming wife lures an insurance investigator into helping murder her husband and then declare it an accident. The investigator's boss, not knowing his man is involved in it, suspects murder and sets out to prove it.
Who directed Double Indemnity?
Double Indemnity was directed by Jack Smight.
Who stars in Double Indemnity?
The principal cast of Double Indemnity includes Richard Crenna, Lee J. Cobb, Samantha Eggar, Robert Webber, Arch Johnson.
When was Double Indemnity released and how long is it?
Double Indemnity was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Double Indemnity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Double Indemnity was composed by Billy Goldenberg.
Is Double Indemnity based on a book or true story?
Double Indemnity is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James M. Cain".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Double Indemnity?
Double Indemnity holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).