Synopsis
Warren Quimby manages a drugstore while trying to keep his volatile wife, Claire, happy. However, when Claire leaves him for a liquor store salesman, Warren can no longer bear it. He decides to assume a new identity in order to murder his wife's lover without leaving a trace. Along the way, his plans are complicated by an attractive neighbor, as well as a shocking discovery that opens up a new world of doubts and accusations.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
57 audience votes
Key crew
- André PrevinOriginal Music Composer
- Allen RivkinScreenplay
- John BerryDirector
Cast
- Richard BasehartWarren Quimby
- Audrey TotterClaire Quimby
- Cyd CharisseMary Chanler
- Barry SullivanLt. Collier Bonnabel
- Lloyd GoughBarney Deager
- Tom D'AndreaFreddie
- William ConradLt. Edgar Gonsales
- Tito RenaldoNarco
- Ray BennettTheatre Manager (uncredited)
- Virginia BrissacMrs. Andrews (uncredited)
- Peter BroccoBalew (uncredited)
- Steve CarruthersReporter (uncredited)
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Themes
infidelitypharmacistdrugstoreeyeglassesfemme fatalefilm noirmurderinterrogationvaletmissing personjail cellgold digger