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An Act of Murder
Mercy or Murder? Can you condemn this man?
Genres
CrimeDrama
Overview
A man kills his terminally ill wife to prevent her further suffering.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
91 min
Release Date
1948-12-05
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
20
Vote Average
6.8
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Fredric March
Judge Calvin Cooke
Edmond O'Brien
David Douglas
Florence Eldridge
Catherine Cooke
Geraldine Brooks
Ellie Cooke
Stanley Ridges
Doctor Walter Morrison
John McIntire
Judge Ogden
Will Wright
Judge Jim Wilder
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Russell
Clarence Muse
Mr. Pope
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