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Laura

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In one of the most celebrated 1940s film noirs, Manhattan detective Mark McPherson (Dana Andrews) investigates the murder of Madison Avenue executive Laura Hunt (Gene Tierney) in her fashionable apartment. On the trail of her murderer, McPherson quizzes Laura's arrogant best friend, gossip columnist Waldo Lydecker (Clifton Webb) and her comparatively mild fiancé, Shelby Carpenter (Vincent Price). As the detective grows obsessed with the case, he finds himself falling in love with the dead woman.
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A psychologically complex portrait of obsession, Laura is also a deliciously well-crafted murder mystery.

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London Evening Standard Feb 24, 2012
4/5
Will leave you drunk with delight. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian Feb 23, 2012
5/5
Laura is still every bit as gripping in 2012. Go to Full Review Matthew Thrift Little White Lies Feb 23, 2012
5/5
Not only one of Preminger's greatest, but one of the great noirs. Go to Full Review Noah Berlatsky Splice Today Aug 7, 2026
Laura doesn’t actually do anything to make the men fall apart; she just wears sleek outfits, throws parties, and, oh right, tries to pursue a career. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 22, 2025
4/4
A genuine classic -- not only of film noir but of film, period -- Laura lathers the murder-mystery with a heavy dollop of kinkiness. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Nov 18, 2023
... elegance incarnate in a genre known for its hard edge, the sleekest, silkiest noir of all. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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anthony M @ArgoMalle44 Sep 10, 2026 I LOVED THE FILM, MADE THE YEAR OF MY BIRTH. I'VE ONLY SEEN IT ON TV, BUT FILM NOIRS ARE FINE ON THE SMALL SCREEN. I DO, HOWEVER, HAVE A NIT TO PICK. CLIFTON WEBB, WHO WAS GREAT, TURNS OUT TO BE THE KILLER. THE PROBLEM IS HIS CHARACTER DOES NOT ALLOW THE SNOBBISH JOURNALIST TO BE A KILLER --- ESPECIALLY OF A WOMAN HE LOVED. THE WRITER WANTS US TO BELIEVE THAT IF LYDECKER COULDN'T HAVE HER NO ONE ELSE COULD, YET HIS PLATONIC RELATIONSHIP WITH LAURA GOES BACK YEARS --- THERE WAS NO FIRE, JUST A SUPPER ONCE WEEKLY. MURDER ISN'T CONVINCING. BUT THE THEME SONG MAKES UP FOR MY CARP. I LOVE THE FILM, BUT I CAN'T ACCEPT THIS PEDANT COULD EVER BE A KILLER. See more Zoe O @Bizkit Aug 30, 2026 Jessica Chastain: Need I say more?!!! See more Bill B @RT01438538 Jul 25, 2026 A good noir - even on subsequent viewings after the mystery has been solved. A little heavy on melodrama for my taste, but well made in every respect. See more Eduardo J @RT82674725 Apr 24, 2026 Ótimo filme, típico filme que chamaríamos de "filme redondinho". Foi um prazer assistir essa obra prima do cinema noir, indicação de ouro. See more wlljohn B @RT92382657 Apr 5, 2026 The screenplay and theme song of this movie is as alluring as its characters. Laura is a beautiful mystery in every sense. See more Farah R. @Farah Mar 1, 2026 Laura is aptly described as being one of the best noir thrillers of the 40s. Everything from the acting, cinematography, score, and plot twist make it a cinematic success. See more Read all reviews
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Otto Preminger

Director

Gene Tierney

Laura Hunt

Dana Andrews

Det. Lt. Mark McPherson

Clifton Webb

Waldo Lydecker

Vincent Price

Shelby Carpenter

Judith Anderson

Ann Treadwell

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Synopsis In one of the most celebrated 1940s film noirs, Manhattan detective Mark McPherson (Dana Andrews) investigates the murder of Madison Avenue executive Laura Hunt (Gene Tierney) in her fashionable apartment. On the trail of her murderer, McPherson quizzes Laura's arrogant best friend, gossip columnist Waldo Lydecker (Clifton Webb) and her comparatively mild fiancé, Shelby Carpenter (Vincent Price). As the detective grows obsessed with the case, he finds himself falling in love with the dead woman.
Director
Otto Preminger
Producer
Otto Preminger
Screenwriter
Jay Dratler, Samuel Hoffenstein, Elizabeth Reinhardt
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 11, 1944, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Runtime
1h 28m
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