They Only Kill Their Masters (1972)

5.1/10 97 min Mystery Romance Thriller

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.

Cast

James Garner

Abel Marsh

Katharine Ross

Kate Bingham

Hal Holbrook

Dr. Warren G. Watkins

Harry Guardino

Capt. Daniel Streeter

June Allyson

Mrs. Watkins

Christopher Connelly

John

Tom Ewell

Walter

Peter Lawford

Lee Campbell

Edmond O'Brien

George

Arthur O'Connell

Ernie

Ann Rutherford

Gloria

Art Metrano

Malcolm

Harry Basch

Mayor Wendell

Jason Wingreen

Mallory

Robert Nichols

Doctor Peterson

Norma Connolly

Mrs. DeCamp

David Westberg

State Trooper

Royce D. Applegate

Harry

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