They Only Kill Their Masters (1972)

  • PG
  • 11/22/1972 (US)
  • Mystery, Romance, Thriller
  • 1h 37m

Was the murderer a man... or man's best friend?

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.

Lane Slate

Writer

James Goldstone

Director

Cast

James Garner's headshot

James Garner

Abel Marsh
Katharine Ross's headshot

Katharine Ross

Kate Bingham
Hal Holbrook's headshot

Hal Holbrook

Dr. Warren G. Watkins
Harry Guardino's headshot

Harry Guardino

Capt. Daniel Streeter
June Allyson's headshot

June Allyson

Mrs. Watkins
Christopher Connelly's headshot

Christopher Connelly

John
Tom Ewell's headshot

Tom Ewell

Walter
Peter Lawford's headshot

Peter Lawford

Lee Campbell

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