Murder in Space
Synopsis
Set in the "not-so-distant future", the crew of an international space station are set to return triumphantly to Earth, until someone starts killing the other crew members.
Top Cast
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Wilford Brimley
Dr. Andrew McCallister
Michael Ironside
Capt. Neal Braddock
Martin Balsam
Alexander Rostov
Damir Andrei
Col. Alexander Kalsinov
Tom Butler
Maj. Kurt Steiner
Wendy Crewson
Irene Tremayne
Scot Denton
David Tremayne
Peter Dvorsky
Mitch Carlino
Léo Ilial
Dr. Phillipe Berdoux (as Leo Ilial)
Alan Jordan
Jeffrey Kilbride
Jan Rubeš
Gregory Denarenko
Cathie Shirriff
Olga Denarenko
Kate Trotter
Pamela Cooper
Nerene Virgin
Dr. Margaret Leigh
Alberta Watson
Dominica Mastrelli
Timothy Webber
Guy Sterling
Arthur Hill
Vice-President
Kate Lynch
Eleanor
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Hilliard Stern
- Screenplay & Story
- Wesley Ferguson
- Original Score
- Arthur B. Rubinstein
- Original Title
- Murder in Space
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Central Independent Television, ITV Central, CTV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Hilliard Stern
Wesley Ferguson
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Laszlo George
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Hilliard Stern
Director
Wesley Ferguson
Writer
Laszlo George
Director of Photography
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Space
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Murder in Space about?
Set in the "not-so-distant future", the crew of an international space station are set to return triumphantly to Earth, until someone starts killing the other crew members.
Who directed Murder in Space?
Murder in Space was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern.
Who stars in Murder in Space?
The principal cast of Murder in Space includes Wilford Brimley, Michael Ironside, Martin Balsam, Damir Andrei, Tom Butler.
When was Murder in Space released and how long is it?
Murder in Space was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder in Space?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder in Space was composed by Arthur B. Rubinstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Murder in Space?
Murder in Space holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).