Double Indemnity

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In this classic film noir, insurance salesman Walter Neff (Fred MacMurray) gets roped into a murderous scheme when he falls for the sensual Phyllis Dietrichson (Barbara Stanwyck), who is intent on killing her husband (Tom Powers) and living off the fraudulent accidental death claim. Prompted by the late Mr. Dietrichson's daughter, Lola (Jean Heather), insurance investigator Barton Keyes (Edward G. Robinson) looks into the case, and gradually begins to uncover the sinister truth.

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A dark, tautly constructed adaptation of James M. Cain's novel -- penned by Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler -- Double Indemnity continues to set the standard for the best in Hollywood film noir.

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Wendy Ide

Times (UK)

Arguably one of the greatest works of film noir...

Nov 30, 2023

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Chuck Bowen

Slant Magazine

Double Indemnity is a ruthless and poignant cornucopia of the details that command our lives.

May 26, 2022

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Mary Hunt

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Barbara Stanwyck Is consistently tough throughout and gives an excellent performance.

Feb 17, 2022

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Andy Punter

InSession Film

The joy to be found in Double Indemnity comes not from the plot, which is predictable to anyone that has seen any film noir, but in the trappings and genre elements that hang it all together.

Rated: A

Jul 8, 2024

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David Harris

Spectrum Culture

Wilder explores the seamy underside of the American Dream in many of his films but never addresses it head on like he does in Double Indemnity.

Mar 14, 2023

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Brian Susbielles

InSession Film

Billy Wilder’s sensational noir...

Mar 8, 2023

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Andrew L Considered to be one of the top two best film noir films ever made ("The Maltese Falcon" being the other one), this movie is about an insurance agent who falls in love with his client's wife and the two of them try to get away with murder and insurance fraud. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/06/24 Full Review Petros T Right at the start, "Double Indemnity" makes sure to tell us what happens at the end; not only does that not diminish our interest, but as the film unfolds, it might even heighten it in anticipation of seeing how it will all fall into place. There's enough intrigue and twists to keep you guessing, and the three main actors stick to their guns, with Stanwyck in particular offering a captivating turn. Wilder might've been unaware of film noir, but this film's commitment to the style is undeniable. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/04/24 Full Review C Riley H Barbara Stanwyck was only five foot five. And Fred MacMurray was heads taller. But when she began to act, she literally filled the screen. You want to binge watch over a weekend or maybe a whole week? Watch all of Barbara Stanwyck's movies; save the television productions for another week. You'll understand why many, myself included, still think she was film's best actress ever. Watch Stella Dallas and tell me you didn't cry. And, yeah, she was hot coming down that staircase in Dbl Indem; plenty hot. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/29/24 Full Review Audience Member Saw this for a film class in college that I had to take as an elective and was not looking forward to it. Turned out to be a fantastic movie that is something everyone should watch. Fantastic movie! Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/06/24 Full Review Mark D Wonderful movie. Great pace, music, lighting and dialogue. If you like Raymond Chandler, you have to watch this. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/14/24 Full Review Jack V Classic noir. Great storytelling and acting! Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/03/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Billy Wilder Director Fred MacMurray Walter Neff Barbara Stanwyck Phyllis Dietrichson Edward G. Robinson Barton Keyes Porter Hall Mr. Jackson Fortunio Bonanova Sam Garlopis

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Double Indemnity: Official Clip - Keyes Smells a Murder