Murder by Contract

A 1958 film noir thriller that redefines the art of murder for hire, Murder by Contract follows Claude, a ruthless and efficient contract killer who takes on his most difficult target yet: a woman named Billie Williams. As Claude navigates his way through the complexities of his assignment, he must confront the reality that women are harder to kill than men, making this task far more challenging than expected. With its spare style and peculiar sense of cool, Murder by Contract has exerted a lasting influence on American cinema, inspiring notable directors like Martin Scorsese who cite it as one of their most influential films.