They Only Kill Their Masters (1972)

Was the murderer a man... or man's best friend?

They Only Kill Their Masters (1972) poster

An enigmatic young woman has been murdered in a small California coast town. The investigation by the local sheriff uncovers a complex web of relationships centering on the victim; the scattered trail of evidence ranges from a mysterious photograph to the victim's own dog. During the investigation, the sheriff meets and becomes romantically involved with a woman whose connection to the murder is ambiguous.

Director: James Goldstone
Genre: Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Perry Botkin Jr.
Cinematography: Michel Hugo
Editing: Edward A. Biery
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

california, police chief, dog, murder investigation

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More Films by Director: James Goldstone
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is They Only Kill Their Masters about?
An enigmatic young woman has been murdered in a small California coast town. The investigation by the local sheriff uncovers a complex web of relationships centering on the victim; the scattered trail of evidence ranges from a mysterious photograph to the victim's own dog. During the investigation, the sheriff meets and becomes romantically involved with a woman whose connection to the murder is ambiguous.
Who directed They Only Kill Their Masters?
They Only Kill Their Masters was directed by James Goldstone.
Who stars in They Only Kill Their Masters?
They Only Kill Their Masters stars James Garner, Katharine Ross, Hal Holbrook, Harry Guardino, June Allyson, Christopher Connelly.
How long is They Only Kill Their Masters?
They Only Kill Their Masters has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is They Only Kill Their Masters?
They Only Kill Their Masters is a Mystery, Romance, Thriller film.
Where was They Only Kill Their Masters produced?
They Only Kill Their Masters was produced in United States of America.