D.O.A. (1949): movie guide

What is D.O.A. about?

Frank Bigelow is about to die, and he knows it. The accountant has been poisoned and has only 24 hours before the lethal concoction kills him. Determined to find out who his murderer is, Frank, with the help of his assistant and girlfriend, Paula, begins to trace back over his last steps. As he frantically tries to unravel the mystery behind his own impending demise, his sleuthing leads him to a group of crooked businessmen and another murder.

Cast highlights

D.O.A. features Edmond O'Brien, Pamela Britton, Luther Adler, Beverly Garland, Lynn Baggett, William Ching. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1949-12-23. Runtime: 83 minutes. TMDB score: 6.8/10 (214 votes). Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is D.O.A.?

D.O.A. is listed as Mystery, Thriller, Crime on TMDB.

How long is D.O.A.?

D.O.A. runs about 83 minutes.

Who stars in D.O.A.?

Cast highlights include Edmond O'Brien, Pamela Britton, Luther Adler, Beverly Garland, Lynn Baggett, William Ching.

Does Cinema Box stream D.O.A.?

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