1954 Hitchcock thriller about an ex-tennis pro (Ray Milland)'s second attempt at killing his wife (Grace Kelly). Having botched his...
1954 Hitchcock thriller about an ex-tennis pro (Ray Milland)'s second attempt at killing his wife (Grace Kelly). Having botched his first go, he formulates a seemingly foolproof plan B. Based on play by Frederick Knott, the film's action plays out within only two settings.
The film was originally released on 3D, a version that is still heralded as one cinema's best examples of the potential for the eye-popping effect. The American Film Institute named Dial M for Murder the ninth best mystery film of all time.
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90 %50 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
92 %38,423 reviewsAudience score rating
"Dial M remains more of a filmed play than a motion picture, unfortunately revealed as a conversation piece about murder which talks up much more suspense than it actually delivers."
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Variety
Variety"Hitchcock tried once before, in Rope, to build up a whole continuous drama in one set. He wasn't as successful in that venture. Dial M has all the space it needs."
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The New York Times
The New York TimesDial M for Murder | Details
- Rating
- PG, Medium level violence, Adult theme
- Runtime
- 105
- Genre
- Thriller
- Country of origin
- USA
