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Double Indemnity (DVD, 2006, 2-Disc Set, Special Edition Universal Legacy Series)
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Billy Wilder's classic noir, a familiar brew of lust, larceny, and lethal intentions, stars Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck as a hot-blooded couple. Framed in flashback, the story is told by the dying Walter Neff (MacMurray), beginning with his first meeting with the seductive Phyllis Dietrichson (Stanwyck) during a routine renewal of her husband's car insurance. After some flirtation she arranges a meeting without her husband, where she asks about an accident policy to be bought without her husband's knowledge. Although repulsed by the implications of her suggestions, his obsession with Phyllis leads Neff to contemplate the possibility of finding a way to kill her husband while making his death look like an accident. After she comes to his apartment, the insurance salesman finally agrees to become involved in the murder, and the two of them begin methodically working out the details. After they dispose of Dietrichson, Neff learns more than he wanted about Phyllis' unsavory past, but realizes he's now too involved to extricate himself. He's also concerned about his a boss, Barton Keyes (Edward G. Robinson), an omniscient insurance investigator who has taken over the case. DOUBLE INDEMNITY is brilliant noir, among the best of the genre, with a byzantine yet utterly plausible plot, stylized hard-boiled dialogue by Wilder and Raymond Chandler, and three terrific performances by Stanwyck, MacMurray, and Robinson.Product Identifiers
UPC0025192907821
eBay Product ID (ePID)53327711
Product Key Features
ActorEdward G. Robinson, Barbara Stanwyck, Fred Macmurray
RatingNR
Edition2-Disc Special Edition; Universal Legacy Series
Movie/TV TitleDouble Indemnity
DirectorSamuel Wilder, Billy Wilder
FormatDVD
Release Year2006
GenreDrama
Additional Product Features
Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs2
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Display Format2-Disc Special Edition; Universal Legacy Series
Signal StandardDvd
Leading RoleEdward G. Robinson, Barbara Stanwyck, Fred Macmurray
Release Date20060822
Film CountryUSA
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- 23 Mar, 2016
Classic Film Noir
If you were only able to view a single example of film noir, this would be the first choice. An interesting dark story about the "perfect" crime. You'll see many of these story-telling techniques used in other films, but if you're a film buff, you'll know that this movie is where these techniques came from. Fred MacMurray appears here in a very different sort of character than the ones he is usually known for. Edward G. Robinson, in an unusual move, appears here in a supporting role, with his usual stellar performance, and Barbara Stanwyck was justifiably nominated for an Academy Award for her performance here. This particular item includes a made-for-TV remake of this movie; it's mediocrity shows how good the original film is.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Aug, 2016
The 1973 version!
The 1973 version starring Richard Crenna is the one I was most interested in, and I think it's excellent (it's on the second disc). More up to date, more timely, taking place in the modern world. I also get a kick out of seeing the decade I grew up in, the style and culture of the time. How things have changed since the '70s, but also how similar so many things are... Everyone is supposed to say that the remake of an old classic doesn't measure up, but I am not part of that herd. Isn't the 1976 remake of King Kong a great movie, of course it is, as are many other remakes. You should enjoy BOTH versions of this movie.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 25 Apr, 2019
Prototypical Film Noir
supposedly the prototype for film noir - all the elements are there: weak, easily manipulated hero; femme fatale; murder and tragedy - but not my favorite; I prefer The Big Sleep.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Feb, 2016
Al's double indemnity review
Very good movie,the plot and the characters make this movie,like old movies? this one should be in your library.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Jan, 2023
Double Indemnity
One of my all time favorite "film noir" movies! You just can't beat the trio of Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwick and Edgar G. Robinson.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Sep, 2024
A classic
A most classic film, top-notch script, excellent acting, and first rate direction. A must see!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Jul, 2023
Must watch DVD. Old school.
Definitely a must have in your dvd collection. Great movie.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Jul, 2019
Check out your Double Indemnity clause. It's great.
It's a classic picture. Good quality dvd.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Jan, 2017
Classic entertainment
Can't go wrong with this classic. One of film noir's best offerings.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Apr, 2024
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Great MovieVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
