A Murder of Crows
“A work of deadly fiction.”
Synopsis
In the wake of a career-ending scandal, disgraced lawyer Lawson Russell moves to Key West, where he befriends aging novelist Christopher Marlowe. After letting Russell borrow his latest manuscript, Marlowe dies of a heart attack. When Russell publishes the dead man's manuscript under his own name, he makes the best-seller list—and unwittingly becomes the prime suspect in the investigation of a grisly multiple homicide.
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A Murder of Crows (1998) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-03
Top Cast
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Cuba Gooding Jr.
Lawson Russell
Tom Berenger
Clifford Dubose
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Elizabeth Pope
Eric Stoltz
Thurman Parks III
Mark Pellegrino
Prof. Arthur Corvus
Ashley Laurence
Janine DeVrie
Carmen Argenziano
Judge Wiley Banning
Marisa Petroro
Laura
Doug Wert
Billy Ray Richardson
Gaelle Comparat
Thurman's Girl
Nate Adams
James
Renée Estevez
Reporter
Lochlyn Munro
Norwood
Myles O'Brien
Reporter
Jeremiah Black
Bailiff
Derek Broes
Agent Manning
Adrián Colón
Detective
Tara Crespo
Young Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 6, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 10, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowdy Herrington
- Screenplay & Story
- Rowdy Herrington
- Original Score
- Steve Porcaro
- Original Title
- A Murder of Crows
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Trilogy Entertainment Group, Motion International, Goodbros. Pictures Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowdy Herrington
Rowdy Herrington
Steve Porcaro
Robert Primes
Harry B. Miller III
Andrew Stevens, Ashok Amritraj, Derek Broes, Cuba Gooding Jr., Elie Samaha
Department Leadership Roster
Rowdy Herrington
Director
Rowdy Herrington
Writer
Ashok Amritraj
Producer
Robert Primes
Director of Photography
Molly Maginnis
Costume Design
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Producer
Steve Porcaro
Original Music Composer
Harry B. Miller III
Editor
Jo-Ann Chorney
Production Design
Elie Samaha
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is A Murder of Crows about?
In the wake of a career-ending scandal, disgraced lawyer Lawson Russell moves to Key West, where he befriends aging novelist Christopher Marlowe. After letting Russell borrow his latest manuscript, Marlowe dies of a heart attack. When Russell publishes the dead man's manuscript under his own name, he makes the best-seller list—and unwittingly becomes the prime suspect in the investigation of a grisly multiple homicide.
Who directed A Murder of Crows?
A Murder of Crows was directed by Rowdy Herrington.
Who stars in A Murder of Crows?
The principal cast of A Murder of Crows includes Cuba Gooding Jr., Tom Berenger, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Eric Stoltz, Mark Pellegrino.
When was A Murder of Crows released and how long is it?
A Murder of Crows was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for A Murder of Crows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Murder of Crows was composed by Steve Porcaro.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Murder of Crows?
A Murder of Crows holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).