Murder by Contract (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1958, Murder by Contract is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Irving Lerner, running about 81 minutes. “Double rates for women... because a woman is always double-trouble!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Claude is a ruthless and efficient contract killer. His next target, a woman, is the most difficult.
Who’s in it. Murder by Contract stars Vince Edwards as Claude, Phillip Pine as Marc, Herschel Bernardi as George and Caprice Toriel as Billie Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Murder by Contract has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder by Contract page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder by Contract tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder by Contract (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Murder by Contract change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Murder by Contract worth watching?
- Murder by Contract holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder by Contract?
- Murder by Contract stars Vince Edwards, Phillip Pine, Herschel Bernardi, Caprice Toriel and Michael Granger.
- When was Murder by Contract released?
- Murder by Contract was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.