Sketch Artist
Synopsis
A sketch artist for the police helps a witness recall who she saw leaving the scene of a murder, and discovers that the person is his wife. Not willing to believe she was responsible, he resketches the pictures so they don't look like her, and he begins his own investigation of the murder.
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Jeff Fahey
Det. Jack Whitfield
Sean Young
Rayanne Whitfield
Drew Barrymore
Daisy Drew
Frank McRae
Det. Milon
Tchéky Karyo
Paul Korbel
James Tolkan
Tonelli
Charlotte Lewis
Leese
Ric Young
Jimmy
Stacy Haiduk
Claire
Mark Boone Junior
Sturges
Belle Avery
Krista
Robert Dubac
Tommy
Colin Gilbert
Cop
Phedon Papamichael
Old Greek Man
Karen Chase
Bonnie
Brad Johnson
Peter
Collin Bernsen
Phillipe
Brad Grunberg
Moran
Release History & Theatrical Window
WorldFest Houston
Festival / Special Debut
May 24, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phedon Papamichael
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Angeli
- Original Score
- Mark Isham
- Original Title
- Sketch Artist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Networks, Motion Picture Corporation of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phedon Papamichael
Michael Angeli
Mark Isham
Wally Pfister
Carole Kravetz Aykanian
Brad Krevoy, Steven Stabler
Department Leadership Roster
Phedon Papamichael
Director
Carole Kravetz Aykanian
Editor
Michael Angeli
Writer
Brad Krevoy
Producer
Steven Stabler
Producer
Phedon Papamichael
Production Design
Ellen Gross
Costume Design
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Wally Pfister
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sketch Artist
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What is Sketch Artist about?
A sketch artist for the police helps a witness recall who she saw leaving the scene of a murder, and discovers that the person is his wife. Not willing to believe she was responsible, he resketches the pictures so they don't look like her, and he begins his own investigation of the murder.
Who directed Sketch Artist?
Sketch Artist was directed by Phedon Papamichael.
Who stars in Sketch Artist?
The principal cast of Sketch Artist includes Jeff Fahey, Sean Young, Drew Barrymore, Frank McRae, Tchéky Karyo.
When was Sketch Artist released and how long is it?
Sketch Artist was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Sketch Artist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sketch Artist was composed by Mark Isham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sketch Artist?
Sketch Artist holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).