
Dial M for Murder
Drama · Mystery · Thriller
Overview
Wealthy Margo Wendice's husband (Laurence Harvey) plots her murder to inherit her fortune after discovering her affair, leading to a tense, failed, and improvised criminal scheme. A made-for-television remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 film.
Top Cast


Diane Cilento
Diane Cilento
Margo Wendice
Diane Cilento
Margo Wendice


Laurence Harvey
Laurence Harvey
Tony Wendice
Laurence Harvey
Tony Wendice


Hugh O'Brian
Hugh O'Brian
Mark Halliday
Hugh O'Brian
Mark Halliday


Cyril Cusack
Cyril Cusack
Chief Insp. Hubbard
Cyril Cusack
Chief Insp. Hubbard


Nigel Davenport
Nigel Davenport
Lesgate
Nigel Davenport
Lesgate


Glynn Edwards
Glynn Edwards
Sgt. Edwards
Glynn Edwards
Sgt. Edwards


Garry Marsh
Garry Marsh
Lionel
Garry Marsh
Lionel


Joanne Dainton
Joanne Dainton
Barmaid
Joanne Dainton
Barmaid


Arthur Hewlett
Arthur Hewlett
Hotel Clerk
Arthur Hewlett
Hotel Clerk


Carole Ann Ford
Carole Ann Ford
Carole Ann Ford
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