The Oxford Murders
“There is no way of finding a single absolute truth”
Synopsis
At Oxford University, a professor and a grad student work together to try and stop a potential series of murders seemingly linked by mathematical symbols.
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Elijah Wood
Martin
John Hurt
Arthur Seldom
Leonor Watling
Lorna
Julie Cox
Beth
Jim Carter
Inspector Petersen
Alex Cox
Kalman
Burn Gorman
Yuri Podorov
Dominique Pinon
Frank
Anna Massey
Julia Eagleton
Tom Frederic
Ludwig Wittgenstein
James Howard
Newscaster
Danny Sapani
Scott
Duane Henry
Policeman
Alan David
Mr. Higgins
Charlotte Asprey
Howard Green's Wife
Ian East
Howard Green
James Weber Brown
Doctor
Tim Wallers
Defense Lawyer
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Álex de la Iglesia
- Screenplay & Story
- Álex de la Iglesia
- Original Score
- Roque Baños
- Original Title
- The Oxford Murders
- Country of Origin
- France, Spain, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $14.1M
- Production Studios
- La Fabrique 2, Tornasol Media, Oxford Crimes, Telecinco Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Álex de la Iglesia
Álex de la Iglesia, Jorge Guerricaechevarría, Guillermo Martínez
Roque Baños
Kiko de la Rica
Mapa Pastor, Alejandro Lázaro
Álvaro Augustín, Mariela Besuievsky, Álex de la Iglesia, Gerardo Herrero, Elena Manrique
Department Leadership Roster
Álex de la Iglesia
Director
Álex de la Iglesia
Screenplay
Álvaro Augustín
Producer
Mariela Besuievsky
Producer
Álex de la Iglesia
Producer
Gerardo Herrero
Producer
Elena Manrique
Producer
Roque Baños
Original Music Composer
Kiko de la Rica
Director of Photography
Mapa Pastor
Editor
Alejandro Lázaro
Editor
Jorge Guerricaechevarría
Writer
Cristina Casali
Production Design
Paco Delgado
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Oxford Murders
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What is The Oxford Murders about?
At Oxford University, a professor and a grad student work together to try and stop a potential series of murders seemingly linked by mathematical symbols.
Who directed The Oxford Murders?
The Oxford Murders was directed by Álex de la Iglesia.
Who stars in The Oxford Murders?
The principal cast of The Oxford Murders includes Elijah Wood, John Hurt, Leonor Watling, Julie Cox, Jim Carter.
When was The Oxford Murders released and how long is it?
The Oxford Murders was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Oxford Murders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Oxford Murders was composed by Roque Baños.
Is The Oxford Murders based on a book or true story?
The Oxford Murders is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Guillermo Martínez".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Oxford Murders?
The Oxford Murders holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).