Double Indemnity
Cast
Fred MacMurray .... Walter Neff
Barbara Stanwyck .... Phyllis Dietrichson
Edward G. Robinson .... Barton Keyes
Porter Hall .... Mr. Jackson
Jean Heather .... Lola Dietrichson
Rater #1
Has Not Seen Movie.
Rater #2
8/10. A (or rather, the) classic film-noir about Walter Neff (Fred
MacMurray), insurance salesman who becomes involved with a murder
plot with Phyllis Dietrichson (Barbara Stanwyck), and with Phyllis
herself. The movie has sharp, snappy dialogue from director Billy
Wilder and Raymond Chandler, which pushes the movie along whenever
it's in danger of becoming too slow. Its characters are well thought
out, the pacing's good, and the movie's entertaining. I wouldn't go
so far as to call it gripping, but you latch onto it for its perfect
runtime and stay involved throughout. The mystery is there, and
although the first turning point doesn't really come until halfway
through, it still leaves you wondering what will happen to Walter. A
great ending, too. All in all, a solid film-noir.
Not Rated.
Running time: 107 minutes
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