The Brasher Doubloon
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The Brasher Doubloon

Some women can't stand cats ... with me it's men!

6.0 / 10 1947 1h 12mNR English
MysteryCrime

Storyline

Mrs. Elizabeth Bright Murdock hires Marlowe to find an old rare coin, the Brasher Doubloon, that belonged in her deceased husband's collection. Marlowe begins investigating, but quickly finds himself entangled in a series of unexplained murders.

Cast & Crew

George Montgomery

George Montgomery

Philip Marlowe

Lead
Nancy Guild

Nancy Guild

Merle Davis

Florence Bates

Florence Bates

Mrs. Murdock

Roy Roberts

Roy Roberts

Lt. Breez

Fritz Kortner

Fritz Kortner

Vannier

Conrad Janis

Conrad Janis

Leslie Murdock

Marvin Miller

Marvin Miller

Blair

Reed Hadley

Reed Hadley

Dr. Moss (uncredited)

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Brahm's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Brasher Doubloon is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker