Dial M for Murder

Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings

An ex-tennis pro carries out a plot to murder his wife. When things go wrong, he improvises a brilliant plan B.

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PG, 1 hr. 45 min.

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Released: May 29, 1954

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DVD Released: September 7, 2004

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  • December 14, 2008
    After earning an Academy award nomination for her performance in John Ford's 1953 tale of romance and adventure, "Mogambo", the beautiful actress Grace Kelly proved that she was way more than just a pretty face and that there was real talent behind her image. However, what truly ... ...( read more )
  • August 12, 2008
    Impressive! I enjoyed the reamking of this in 'The Perfect Murder' with Michael Douglas and Gwyneth Paltrow, so was intigued to watch the original.

    Filming most of this film in one place, is really creative on Hitchcock's part. It is all 'so terribly terribly British, but ... ...( read more )
  • June 23, 2008
    ''Do you really believe in the perfect murder? ''


    An ex-tennis pro carries out a plot to murder his wife. When things go wrong, he improvises a brilliant plan B.

    Ray Milland: Tony Wendice

    Grace Kelly: Margot Mary Wendice

    Robert Cummings: Mark ... ...( read more )
  • June 12, 2008
    Top shelf Hitch. Highly recommended even without 3D glasses.
  • February 4, 2008
    ray milland is brilliant in this, just not quite as brilliant as he thinks he is lol
  • June 13, 2009
    Lots of talk, little action. The details in the story was interesting, but got confusing. Grace Kelly: the saving point of this film

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  • GJDWriter
    May 9, 2008
    One of Hitchcock's Best!
  • GeorgeBailey88
    December 2, 2007
    This is a film that could be studied in film classes. The character build-up mixed with brilliant camera direction makes this a notable Hitchcock film. Grace Kelly gives what I consider to be her best performance in a Hitchcock film next to To Catch a Thief and Rear Window.

    Ray Milland and John Williams are perfect opposites for this investigation that takes place. Both underrated performances.

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