They Only Kill Their Masters (1972)

11/22/1972 (US) • 1h 37m

Mystery, Romance, Thriller

Was the murderer a man... or man's best friend?

Overview

An enigmatic young woman has been murdered in a small California coast town. The investigation by the local sheriff uncovers a complex web of relationships centering on the victim; the scattered trail of evidence ranges from a mysterious photograph to the victim's own dog. During the investigation, the sheriff meets and becomes romantically involved with a woman whose connection to the murder is ambiguous.

Top Billed Cast

James Garner

Abel Marsh

Katharine Ross

Kate Bingham

Hal Holbrook

Dr. Warren G. Watkins

Harry Guardino

Capt. Daniel Streeter

June Allyson

Mrs. Watkins

Tom Ewell

Walter

Peter Lawford

Lee Campbell


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

california

police chief

dog

murder investigation

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