Movie Description
D.O.A.
(1949)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Rudolph Maté
- Producer : Leo C. Popkin
- Editor : Arthur H. Nadel
- Cast : Edmond O'Brien,Pamela Britton,Luther Adler,Beverly Garland,Lynn Baggett,William Ching,Henry Hart,Neville Brand,Laurette Luez,Jess Kirkpatrick,Cay Forester,Frank Jaquet,Lawrence Dobkin,Frank Gerstle,Carol Hughes,Michael Ross,Donna Sanborn,Harold Miller,Sam Harris,George Lynn,Phillip Pine,Bill Baldwin,Teddy Buckner,Frank Cady,Roy Engel,Douglas Evans,Virginia Lee,Peter Leeds,Hugh O'Brian,Jerry Paris,Lynne Roberts,Ivan Triesault,Beverly Warren,Jadie Carson,Shifty Henry,David Jansen,Ray Laurie,Van Streeter,Cake Witchard
Cast
Frank Bigelow
Paula Gibson
Majak
Miss Foster
Mrs. Philips
Halliday
Stanley Philips
Chester
Marla Rakubian
Sam
Sue
Dr. Matson
Dr. Schaefer
Dr. MacDonald
Kitty
Dave
Nurse
Man in Hallway (uncredited)
Man at Fisherman Table (uncredited)
Homicide Detective (uncredited)
Angelo (uncredited)
St. Francis Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Club Trumpeter (uncredited)
Eddie - Bartender (uncredited)
Police Captain (uncredited)
Eddie - Salesman on Phone (uncredited)
Jeanie (uncredited)
Leo - Bartender (uncredited)
Jazz Fan (uncredited)
Bellhop (uncredited)
Jane Carlyle (uncredited)
Photographer (uncredited)
Girl at Hotel Room Party (uncredited)
Bandleader (uncredited)
Club Bassist (uncredited)
Bellhop (uncredited)
Club Pianist (uncredited)
Club Saxophonist (uncredited)
Club Drummer (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleD.O.A.
Status Released
Release Information
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1949-12-23
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 23m
Production CompaniesCardinal Pictures,Harry Popkin Productions,United Artists
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
- Mystery
- Romance