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8/10 1954 1h 45m Released

Is this the man she was waiting for... or the man who was waiting for her?

When her American lover visits London, a wealthy woman’s jealous husband hatches a plan to murder her and inherit her fortune.

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Top Cast

Ray Milland
Ray Milland
Tony Wendice
Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly
Margot Wendice
Robert Cummings
Robert Cummings
Mark Halliday
John Williams
John Williams
Chief Inspector Hubbard
Anthony Dawson
Anthony Dawson
Charles Swann
Leo Britt
Leo Britt
Storyteller
Patrick Allen
Patrick Allen
Detective Pearson
George Leigh
George Leigh
Detective Williams
George Alderson
George Alderson
First Detective
Robin Hughes
Robin Hughes
Police Sergeant O'Brien
Jack Cunningham
Jack Cunningham
Bobby (uncredited)
Guy Doleman
Guy Doleman
Detective (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Bess Flowers
Woman Exiting Ship (uncredited)
Sam Harris
Sam Harris
Man in Phone Booth (uncredited)
Harold Miller
Harold Miller
Men's Club Party Member (uncredited)
Martin Milner
Martin Milner
Policeman Outside Wendice Flat (uncredited)

Reviews

talisencrw 10/10

I used to consider this second-tier Hitchcock, but a re-watch proved to me just how excellent the script and directing were, as well as how stellar and underrated both Grace Kelly and Ray Milland tend to be, at least presently, three generations after the fact. The suspense is tied tighter than the proverbial drum. Needless to say, to this day, I never keep scissors on top of my desk anymore...

John Chard 8/10

No, I'm afraid my murders would be something like my bridge: I'd make some stupid mistake and never realize it until I found everybody was looking at me. Middle tier Hitchcock it may be, by his own admission, but it's still one of the finest mystery thrillers around. Ray Milland plays Tony Wendice, a former tennis player married to Grace Kelly's Margot, who is the source of his wealth. Fearing his lifestyle is…

barrymost 7/10

Just with a glance at the cast list and the knowledge that it's directed by the legendary film-making genius Alfred Hitchcock, you know it's going to be good. This taut, nicely-done thriller was originally filmed in 3D, though I wouldn't say it's any less effective when viewed normally. Ray Milland and Grace Kelly are both very accomplished actors, and are very enjoyable here. Watch for John Williams as Inspector…

Jack 8/10

While this is not one of the most popular Alfred Hitchcock films out there, it is still brilliant. You can immediately recognise this film has Sir Alfred Hitchcock’s signature on it from the way the film is shot and its story is told. I did not know anything about the film before I started watching it and I am glad I did it. There were plenty of surprises to see me going to the end of the film. Would I…

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FAQ about Dial M for Murder

What is Dial M for Murder about?
When her American lover visits London, a wealthy woman’s jealous husband hatches a plan to murder her and inherit her fortune.
When was Dial M for Murder released?
Dial M for Murder was released in 1954.
What genres does Dial M for Murder belong to?
Dial M for Murder is categorised as Thriller, Crime, Drama.
Who stars in Dial M for Murder?
The cast of Dial M for Murder includes Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings, John Williams, Anthony Dawson.