An Act of Murder (1948)
Mercy or Murder? Can you condemn this man?
A man kills his terminally ill wife to prevent her further suffering.
Director: Michael Gordon
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: December 5, 1948
Cast
- Fredric March - Judge Calvin Cooke
- Edmond O'Brien - David Douglas
- Florence Eldridge - Catherine Cooke
- Geraldine Brooks - Ellie Cooke
- Stanley Ridges - Doctor Walter Morrison
- John McIntire - Judge Ogden
- Will Wright - Judge Jim Wilder
- Virginia Brissac - Mrs. Russell
- Clarence Muse - Mr. Pope
Screenplay
- Ernst Lothar (Novel)
- Michael Blankfort (Screenplay)
- Robert Thoeren (Screenplay)
Music: Daniele Amfitheatrof
Cinematography: Hal Mohr
Editing: Ralph Dawson
Production: Universal International Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Courtroom Drama
Keywords
judge, euthanasia
More Films by Director: Michael Gordon
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- An Act of Murder stars Fredric March, Edmond O'Brien, Florence Eldridge, Geraldine Brooks, Stanley Ridges, John McIntire.
- How long is An Act of Murder?
- An Act of Murder has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is An Act of Murder?
- An Act of Murder is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was An Act of Murder produced?
- An Act of Murder was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of An Act of Murder?
- The themes of An Act of Murder include: Courtroom Drama.