It's tough to kill someone who's not dependable. Murder by Contract is directed by Irving Lerner and written by Ben Simcoe. It stars Vince Edwards, Philip Pine, Michael Granger, Caprice Toriel and Herschel Bernardi. Music is by Perry Botkin and cinematography by Lucien Ballard. Claude (Edwards) one day decides he's had enough of being a regular Joe earning regular Joe wages. He decides to become a hit man,…
Top Cast
Vince Edwards
Claude
Phillip Pine
Marc
Herschel Bernardi
George
Caprice Toriel
Billie Williams
Michael Granger
Mr. Moon
Kathie Browne
Mary
Joseph Mell
Harry
Frances Osborne
Miss Wiley
Steven Ritch
Detective shooting Tear Gas
Don Garrett
James William Mayflower
Janet Brandt
Woman in Movie Theater
Davis Roberts
Hall of Records Clerk
Joanne Arnold
Miss Wexley
William H. O'Brien
Hotel Take-Out Delivery Man (uncredited)
Albert Cavens
Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Cisco Houston
Gun Salesman (uncredited)
Reviews
I can't help but think this could have been so much better if only someone had taken a razor blade to the soundtrack. It's repetitive nature really annoyed me after about ten minutes. The story, though, is quite quirky and really centres around just three characters. "Claude" (Vince Edwards) is a contract killer - and an extremely efficient one - and his two minders who are supposed to liaise with their "chief" and…
FAQ about Murder by Contract
What is Murder by Contract about?
Claude is a ruthless and efficient contract killer. His next target, a woman, is the most difficult.
When was Murder by Contract released?
Murder by Contract was released in 1958.
What genres does Murder by Contract belong to?
Murder by Contract is categorised as Thriller, Crime.
Who stars in Murder by Contract?
The cast of Murder by Contract includes Vince Edwards, Phillip Pine, Herschel Bernardi, Caprice Toriel, Michael Granger.