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They Only Kill Their Masters

Play trailer Poster for They Only Kill Their Masters PG,  1972,  1h 37m,  Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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When a woman is mysteriously killed in the small coastal town of Eden Landing, Police Chief Abel Marsh (James Garner) investigates. Initially, he's inclined to believe the town rumor that she was killed by her own Doberman Pinscher. But as Abel digs deeper he uncovers a complex network of connections between the dead girl and virtually everyone else in their tiny community. Faced with an ever-widening number of suspects, Abel consoles himself by sleeping with the prettiest (Katharine Ross).
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Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Aug 31, 2020
7/10
The mystery isn't too complex, but Garner and Ross make the film interesting nonetheless. Go to Full Review
Dick Lochte Los Angeles Free Press Jan 3, 2020
With television gradually improving the quality of its Movies of the Week, one would expect theatrical producers to follow that example. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Oct 9, 2013
B-
Neat atmospheric low-key whodunit. Go to Full Review
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Finn S Sep 18, 2017 Wait for it...what a twist, what a slice of history. Extremely CONTROVERSIAL & AHEAD of its time.
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James Goldstone

Director

James Garner

Abel

Katharine Ross

Kate

Hal Holbrook

Watkins

Harry Guardino

Capt. Streeter

June Allyson

Mrs. Watkins

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They Only Kill Their Masters

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Synopsis When a woman is mysteriously killed in the small coastal town of Eden Landing, Police Chief Abel Marsh (James Garner) investigates. Initially, he's inclined to believe the town rumor that she was killed by her own Doberman Pinscher. But as Abel digs deeper he uncovers a complex network of connections between the dead girl and virtually everyone else in their tiny community. Faced with an ever-widening number of suspects, Abel consoles himself by sleeping with the prettiest (Katharine Ross).
Director
James Goldstone
Producer
William Belasco
Rating
PG
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 22, 2009
Runtime
1h 37m
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