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Editorial Collection / Film Noir

Laura

Directed by Otto Preminger
1944•1h 28m•10•★ 7.6
Drama / Mystery

Synopsis

A police detective falls in love with the woman whose murder he's investigating.

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Otto Preminger

Editorial Context

MovementNocturnal

Film Noir

Stories where morality is uncertain and every decision carries a cost.

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Cast & Crew

DirectorOtto Preminger
WriterSamuel HoffensteinJay DratlerElizabeth ReinhardtRing Lardner, Jr.
CinematographyJoseph LaShelle
MusicDavid RaksinVinton VernonMurray Spivack
Principal Cast
Dana Andrews
Dana AndrewsDet. Lt. Mark McPherson
Gene Tierney
Gene TierneyLaura Hunt
Clifton Webb
Clifton WebbWaldo Lydecker
Vincent Price
Vincent PriceShelby Carpenter
Judith Anderson
Judith AndersonAnn Treadwell
Dorothy Adams
Dorothy AdamsLaura's Maid Bessie Clary (uncredited)
Wally Albright
Wally AlbrightNewsboy (uncredited)
Bobby Barber
Bobby BarberNewsboy (uncredited)

Technical Specifications

Runtime1h 28m (88 mins)

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Production Details

DirectorOtto Preminger
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
Studio20th Century Fox
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