The Staircase Murders
“Did he do it?”
Synopsis
After he calls 911 to report his wife's accident, successful novelist and aspiring politician Michael Peterson becomes the prime suspect in her alleged murder.
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The Staircase Murders (2007) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-03-28
Top Cast
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Treat Williams
Michael Peterson
Kevin Pollak
David Rudolf
Samaire Armstrong
Caitlin Atwater
Brandon Ray Olive
Todd Peterson (as Brandon Olive)
Laura Bailey
Margaret Peterson
Douglas M. Griffin
D. A. Jim Hardin
Brett Rice
Detective Castell
Kate Donadio
Erica
Nina Jones
Kathleen Peterson
Stephanie Honoré
Martha (as Stephanie Honore)
Ric Reitz
Bill Peterson
Kyle Clements
Clayton Peterson
Lara Grice
Candace Zamperini
Nancy McLoughlin
Margaret Blair
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom McLoughlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Martin, Aphrodite Jones
- Original Score
- Joseph LoDuca
- Original Title
- The Staircase Murders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Lions Gate Television, Lionsgate Television, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom McLoughlin
Donald Martin, Aphrodite Jones
Joseph LoDuca
Lloyd Ahern II
Marshall Harvey
Judy Cairo, Judith A. Polone
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Martin
Writer
Tom McLoughlin
Director
Joseph LoDuca
Original Music Composer
Judy Cairo
Producer
Marshall Harvey
Editor
Lloyd Ahern II
Director of Photography
William Arnold
Production Design
Beverly Safier
Costume Design
Jeff Galpin
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Staircase Murders
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What is The Staircase Murders about?
After he calls 911 to report his wife's accident, successful novelist and aspiring politician Michael Peterson becomes the prime suspect in her alleged murder.
Who directed The Staircase Murders?
The Staircase Murders was directed by Tom McLoughlin.
Who stars in The Staircase Murders?
The principal cast of The Staircase Murders includes Treat Williams, Kevin Pollak, Samaire Armstrong, Brandon Ray Olive, Laura Bailey.
When was The Staircase Murders released and how long is it?
The Staircase Murders was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Staircase Murders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Staircase Murders was composed by Joseph LoDuca.
Is The Staircase Murders based on a book or true story?
The Staircase Murders is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Aphrodite Jones".