FILM NOIR OF THE WEEK Robert Wise's Born to Kill has never been one of my favorite noirs. It regularly tops "best of" lists, and many film noir enthusiasts whom I respect love it, so I was hoping a fresh viewing would reveal something new to me. Alas, for me it was still the same old flick. It's an enjoyable picture, but it's wildly melodramatic, there are subplots that never really go anywhere, and its…
Top Cast
Claire Trevor
Helen Brent
Lawrence Tierney
Sam Wild
Walter Slezak
Matthew Arnett
Phillip Terry
Fred Grover
Audrey Long
Georgia Staples
Elisha Cook Jr.
Marty
Isabel Jewell
Laury Palmer
Esther Howard
Mrs. Kraft
Kathryn Card
Grace
Tony Barrett
Danny
Grandon Rhodes
Inspector Wilson
Demetrius Alexis
Maitre d'Hotel (uncredited)
Symona Boniface
Gambler at Roulette Table (uncredited)
Ruth Brennan
Sally (uncredited)
George Bruggeman
Club Patron (uncredited)
James Carlisle
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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Turnip Man and Iceberg Woman. Lady of Deceit (AKA: Born to Kill) is directed by Robert Wise and adapted to screenplay by Eve Greene and Richard Macaulay from the novel Deadlier than the Male written by James Gunn. It stars Claire Trevor, Lawrence Tierney, Walter Slezak, Elisha Cook Jr., Audrey Long, Isabel Jewell and Esther Howard. Music is by Paul Sawtell and cinematography by Robert De Grasse. Trevor plays…
FAQ about Born to Kill
What is Born to Kill about?
A calculating divorcée risks her chances at wealth and security with a man she doesn't love by getting involved with a hotheaded murderer.
When was Born to Kill released?
Born to Kill was released in 1947.
What genres does Born to Kill belong to?
Born to Kill is categorised as Crime, Drama, Thriller.
Who stars in Born to Kill?
The cast of Born to Kill includes Claire Trevor, Lawrence Tierney, Walter Slezak, Phillip Terry, Audrey Long.