D.O.A. (1950)
Directed by: Rudolph Maté
Starring: Edmond O'Brien, Pamela Britton, Luther Adler
One of the most suspenseful films ever made, D.O.A. begins with one of cinema's greatest opening lines—a man walks into a police station to report... his own murder. Poisoned and with only hours left to live, accountant Frank Bigelow races against time to uncover who killed him before it's too late.
Behind the Scenes
Frequently cited as one of the greatest film noirs ever produced.
Its unique premise has inspired countless films and television series.
Selected for preservation by the Library of Congress' National Film Registry.