Double indemnity is directed by Billy Wilder and is seen to be one of the most successful Film Noire movies to date. The film was produced in 1944.
The plot of the film sees Walter Neff (Fred MacMurray)
gets roped into a murderous scheme when he falls for the sensual
Phyllis Dietrichson (Barbara Stanwyck), who is intent on killing her
husband (Tom Powers) and then liveoff the accidental death
claim. Prompted by the late Mr. Dietrichson's
daughter, Lola (Jean Heather), insurance investigator Barton Keyes
(Edward G. Robinson) looks into the case, and gradually begins to
uncover the sinister truth.
The Film heavily focuses on the themes Sex,murder and money which is seen in most typical Film Noir films. The use of Phyllis as a Femme Fatale makes the woman character in the film look more dominant and dangerous, this put a spin on most movies at the time where woman was seen to be more vulnerable.
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