Murder Is Easy
Synopsis
American computer whiz Luke Williams meets elderly Lavinia Fullerton on a London-bound train. She reveals she's discovered the identity of a serial killer in her village and is going to report it to Scotland Yard. When she is murdered after disembarking the train, Williams vows to pursue the case himself.
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'Murder Is Easy' (1982) ~ Lesley-Anne Down ~ Part 1
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-19
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Bill Bixby
Prof. Luke Williams
Helen Hayes
Lavinia Fullerton
Lesley-Anne Down
Bridget Conway
Olivia de Havilland
Honoria Waynflete
Patrick Allen
Maj. Horton
Shane Briant
Dr. Thomas
Freddie Jones
Const. Reed
Leigh Lawson
Jimmy Lorrimer
Jonathan Pryce
Mr. Ellsworthy
Ivor Roberts
Vicar
Trevor T. Smith
Rivers
Anthony Valentine
Abbot
Timothy West
Lord Gordon Easterfield
Carol MacReady
Mrs. Pierce
Diana Goodman
Rose Humbleby
Frederick Wolfe
Avery
Patrick Wright
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Whatham
- Screenplay & Story
- Agatha Christie, Carmen Culver
- Original Score
- Gerald Fried
- Original Title
- Murder Is Easy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- CBS Entertainment Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Whatham
Agatha Christie, Carmen Culver
Gerald Fried
Brian Tufano
David Newhouse
Stan Margulies, David L. Wolper
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Whatham
Director
Stan Margulies
Producer
David Newhouse
Editor
Brian Tufano
Director of Photography
Gerald Fried
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder Is Easy
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What is Murder Is Easy about?
American computer whiz Luke Williams meets elderly Lavinia Fullerton on a London-bound train. She reveals she's discovered the identity of a serial killer in her village and is going to report it to Scotland Yard. When she is murdered after disembarking the train, Williams vows to pursue the case himself.
Who directed Murder Is Easy?
Murder Is Easy was directed by Claude Whatham.
Who stars in Murder Is Easy?
The principal cast of Murder Is Easy includes Bill Bixby, Helen Hayes, Lesley-Anne Down, Olivia de Havilland, Patrick Allen.
When was Murder Is Easy released and how long is it?
Murder Is Easy was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder Is Easy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder Is Easy was composed by Gerald Fried.
Is Murder Is Easy based on a book or true story?
Murder Is Easy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Agatha Christie".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Murder Is Easy?
Murder Is Easy holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).