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Murder by Contract

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NR,1hr 21min
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1958
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Synopsis: Claude (Vince Edwards) is an educated, respectable young man with a goal in life -- to buy a house that he has his eye on; but to do that on the money he makes in his office job could take 25 years, so he chooses to embark on a new profession, as a hired assassin. A cold-blooded, thoroughly professional killer, he does his work quickly and efficiently and establishes himself as a top trouble-shooter for the particular mob that employs him, even disposing of his immediate superior when he becomes ... Full Synopsis
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An offbeat thriller, almost cheerful at times despite its moments of violence and some vivid, documentary-style shooting by cinematographer Lucien Ballard, Murder by Contract mostly ended up a showcase for the talents of Vince Edwards, who manages to command every scene he's in -- with or without dialogue -- as an articulate, coldly dedicated, and precise contract killer. He manages to hold his own ... Full Review
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Billie Williams
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