Destination Murder (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1950, Destination Murder is a crime film directed by Edward L. Cahn, running about 72 minutes. “Love Was One Rap He Couldn't Beat!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Laura Mansfield catches a glimpse of mob hit man Jackie Wales after he shoots her businessman father. At the police station, Laura identifies Jackie as the murderer, but the policeman in charge of the case, Lt. Brewster, lets him go, citing a lack of corroborating evidence. Outraged, Laura worms her way into the unsuspecting Jackie's heart, trying to snare him and mob-connected club owner Armitage in her trap.
Who’s in it. Destination Murder stars Joyce Mackenzie as Laura Mansfield, Stanley Clements as Jackie Wales, Hurd Hatfield as Stretch Norton and Albert Dekker as Armitage, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Destination Murder has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Destination Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Destination Murder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Destination Murder (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Destination Murder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Destination Murder worth watching?
- Destination Murder holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Destination Murder?
- Destination Murder stars Joyce Mackenzie, Stanley Clements, Hurd Hatfield, Albert Dekker and Myrna Dell.
- When was Destination Murder released?
- Destination Murder was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.