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Feature film — 1949

D.O.A. (1949)

6.91h 23mMystery — Thriller — Crime

Frank Bigelow is about to die, and he knows it. The accountant has been poisoned and has only 24 hours before the lethal concoction kills him. Determined to find out who his murderer is, Frank, with the help of his assistant and girlfriend, Paula, begins to trace back over his last steps. As he frantically tries to unravel the mystery behind his own impending demise, his sleuthing leads him to a group of crooked businessmen and another murder.

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A high-signal pick with 212 votes.

Cardinal Pictures / Harry Popkin Productions / United Artists

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Director: Rudolph Maté

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Cast & crew

Edmond O'Brien as Frank Bigelow

Edmond O'Brien

Frank Bigelow

Pamela Britton as Paula Gibson

Pamela Britton

Paula Gibson

Luther Adler as Majak

Luther Adler

Majak

Beverly Garland as Miss Foster

Beverly Garland

Miss Foster

Lynn Baggett as Mrs. Philips

Lynn Baggett

Mrs. Philips

William Ching as Halliday

William Ching

Halliday

Henry Hart as Stanley Philips

Henry Hart

Stanley Philips

Neville Brand as Chester

Neville Brand

Chester

Laurette Luez as Marla Rakubian

Laurette Luez

Marla Rakubian

J

Jess Kirkpatrick

Sam

C

Cay Forester

Sue

Frank Jaquet as Dr. Matson

Frank Jaquet

Dr. Matson

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