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Movie Info

Release Date: October 11, 1944
Runtime: 88 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (15)
Genres:
Drama Mystery
Budget: $1,020,000
Revenue: $2,000,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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100%
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7.6/10
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895 votes
7.9/10
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55,719 votes
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Laura

1944

"A haunting beauty, a mystery that lingers."

Also known as: 🇮🇹 IT: Vertigine? 🇯🇵 JA: ローラ殺人事件? 🇰🇷 KO: 로라? 🇨🇳 ZH: 绝代佳人? 🇸🇦 AR: لورا? All international titles (15) →
Drama Mystery 88 min 7.9/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $1,020,000
Revenue: $2,000,000
Profit $980,000
ROI +96.1% (2x)

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Laura is directed by Otto Preminger .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Laura

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  • The film's famous score, composed by David Raksin, features a haunting theme that became a standard in jazz and popular music, often associated with the film's themes of obsession and mystery.

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  • The character of Laura is often portrayed in soft focus, symbolizing the idealization of her character and the detective's obsession with her image rather than her reality.

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  • During the filming, Vincent Price's character was originally conceived as more sinister; however, Preminger altered the portrayal to make him more sympathetic, which added complexity to the narrative.

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  • A notable mistake occurs when Laura's murder is depicted; the detective observes the crime scene, but the timeline suggests the victim's body would have been discovered much earlier than shown.

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  • The film shares thematic similarities with other film noir classics, particularly in its exploration of love, deception, and moral ambiguity, resonating within the genre established by earlier works like 'Double Indemnity'.

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  • The dramatic lighting and shadow play utilized in 'Laura' became a hallmark of the film noir style, influencing future directors in their approach to visual storytelling in the genre.

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