Double Indemnity
In this classic film noir, insurance salesman Walter Neff (Fred MacMurray) gets roped into a murderous scheme when he falls for the sensual Phyllis Dietrichson (Barbara Stanwyck), who is intent on killing her husband (Tom Powers) and living off the fraudulent accidental death claim. Prompted by the late Mr. Dietrichson's daughter, Lola (Jean Heather), insurance investigator Barton Keyes (Edward G. Robinson) looks into the case, and gradually begins to uncover the sinister truth.
Fred MacMurray
Barbara Stanwyck
Edward G. Robinson
Porter Hall
Jean Heather
Byron Barr
Billy Wilder
Producer:
Joseph Sistrom
Written by:
Raymond Chandler
Distributor:
Paramount Pictures
$980,000
Box Office:
$5 million
Awards:
Academy Awards - Best Picture (Nominated)
Academy Awards - Best Actress in a Leading Role (Nominated)
Academy Awards - Best Director (Nominated)
Academy Awards - Best Writing, Screenplay (Nominated)
Academy Awards - Best Cinematography, Black-and-White (Nominated)
Academy Awards - Best Sound, Recording (Nominated)
Academy Awards - Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture (Nominated)
Rotten Tomatoes Score:
96%