Murder by Contract
1958 · 81 MIN · IMDB 7.2 · 4,848 VOTES · DIR. Irving Lerner
Overview
Claude is a ruthless and efficient contract killer. His next target, a woman, is the most difficult.
Dialogue Timeline — 825 lines
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00:01:36 - Mr. Moon? - Yes?
00:04:28 Let's see if he passes the examination first. Let him sit home and sweat for two weeks.
00:11:36 - All it takes is one little minute. - That's all it takes in the gas chamber.
00:15:36 Tomorrow, he wants to go deep-sea fishing.
00:17:55 Now, why would a stranger kill a stranger? Because somebody's willing to pay.
00:20:36 'Cause you haven't got any dough? And why haven't you got any dough?
00:23:06 We can't call long distance. You know that.
00:26:57 Cops. Detectives.
00:29:00 - Don't do that, Claude. Please, don't. - No, no, I wouldn't do that, Superman.
00:31:28 She fired me two days ago without notice. Oh, she gave me a bonus.
00:36:55 He'll come through! I got faith in that brain of his.
00:38:59 I mean, how was you to know the remote control?
00:41:00 That girl's scared. She's so scared she won't go in the garden.
00:45:32 One. Maybe two, if they're standing close together.
00:47:40 Well, unfortunately, to get that weapon, you have to have a license.
00:49:26 I believe you. I have to believe you. What else can I do?
00:52:07 - The more, the better. Are you all set? - How long do I wait?
00:56:49 You see, Superman, a gun does a job. A gun works.
00:59:42 Don't give me your life history, honey. It'd break my heart.
01:02:08 a narrow escape, do you?
01:04:51 Look, I got nothing against you personally.
01:06:48 Come on, George, get his bag.
01:12:27 - I'll send it care of the boys. - The boys are dead.
07:24:06 - Thank you.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed825
Dialogue density10.2 lines / min
First line00:01:36
Final line07:24:06
Production Record
DirectorIrving Lerner
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes4,848