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Ex-tennis pro Tony Wendice (Ray Milland) wants to have his wealthy wife, Margot (Grace Kelly), murdered so he can get his hands on her inheritance. When he discovers her affair with Mark Halliday (Robert Cummings), he comes up with the perfect plan to kill her. He blackmails an old acquaintance into carrying out the murder, but the carefully-orchestrated set-up goes awry, and Margot stays alive. Now Wendice must frantically scheme to outwit the police and avoid having his plot detected.

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Dial M for Murder may be slightly off-peak Hitchcock, but by any other standard, it's a sophisticated, chillingly sinister thriller -- and one that boasts an unforgettable performance from Grace Kelly to boot.

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Dial M for Murder | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Derwent May Sight & Sound Ray Milland is sufficiently suave as the misbegotten genius, and Hitchcock has moved about very sure-footedlv on what continues to be for the most part just a stage. Apr 16, 2020 Full Review Dial M for Murder | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard Ray Milland is great as cold fish Tony Wendice, a former tennis pro who plans to bump off his adulterous wife. Still, Grace Kelly is mis-cast (or misdirected) as the spouse in question. Rated: 3/5 Jul 26, 2013 Full Review Dial M for Murder | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Peter Bradshaw Guardian The set-up is ingenious and the "kill" scene genuinely thrilling. Rated: 4/5 Jul 25, 2013 Full Review Dial M for Murder | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Dial M for Murder is never short of suspense and the master of suspense's first of three films with Grace Kelly is among the top tier of Hitchcock's filmography. Rated: 4/5 Jan 3, 2023 Full Review Dial M for Murder | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies The story never trips over itself and Hitchcock let’s Knott’s script do most of the heavy lifting. Rated: 4.5/5 Aug 20, 2022 Full Review Dial M for Murder | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Alan Jones Starburst It is probably the only 3D film that truly realizes the potential of what such a misused medium can offer a talented director. Aug 1, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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darlene r First time seeing this movie. My favorite Hitchcock so far. Stunning acting Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/19/24 Full Review Kevin Absolutely one of Hitchcocks best movies, seen it 25 times and it never gets old. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/08/24 Full Review Grace H So theatrical and fun and pleasant. Very much liked this one Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/24 Full Review Ted B 4.5 stars; Easily one of my most favorite Hitchcock films. It was the beginning of a beautiful film relationship between him and Grace Kelly. I feel like she gave one of her best performances in this film.This movie is pretty much a stage play, rightfully so, as it is based on a stage play by Frederick Knott. Location is not so important, as the plot is everything. It is a sort of 'who-dun-it' reverse (think Colombo).The 'play' is successful due to the acting of Ms. Kelly, as well as the fine performances by Ray Milland and Robert Cummings. And, you can't help but enjoy the sophistication that John Williams gives in his role, as he always does. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/19/24 Full Review babarizam D Its alright. A good thriller is when audience cant guess what next but in this movie everything was as clear as day light so I prefer Vertigo and stranger on the train over this one. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/17/24 Full Review david I’d rather dial J for Janitor Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Alfred Hitchcock Director Ray Milland Tony Wendice Grace Kelly Margot Mary Wendice Bob Cummings Mark Halliday John Williams Chief Insp. Hubbard Anthony Dawson Charles Alexander Swann
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Synopsis Ex-tennis pro Tony Wendice (Ray Milland) wants to have his wealthy wife, Margot (Grace Kelly), murdered so he can get his hands on her inheritance. When he discovers her affair with Mark Halliday (Robert Cummings), he comes up with the perfect plan to kill her. He blackmails an old acquaintance into carrying out the murder, but the carefully-orchestrated set-up goes awry, and Margot stays alive. Now Wendice must frantically scheme to outwit the police and avoid having his plot detected.

Director
Alfred Hitchcock

Producer
Alfred Hitchcock

Screenwriter
Frederick Knott

Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures

Production Co
Warner Brothers

Rating
PG

Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
May 29, 1954, Limited

Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 15, 2008

Runtime
1h 45m

Sound Mix
Mono
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