They Only Kill Their Masters (1972)
Was the murderer a man... or man's best friend?
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
Release Date: November 22, 1972
Cast
- James Garner - Abel Marsh
- Katharine Ross - Kate Bingham
- Hal Holbrook - Dr. Warren G. Watkins
- Harry Guardino - Capt. Daniel Streeter
- June Allyson - Mrs. Watkins
- Christopher Connelly - John
- Tom Ewell - Walter
- Peter Lawford - Lee Campbell
- Edmond O'Brien - George
- Arthur O'Connell - Ernie
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
Trailer
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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.