The Art of Murder
Synopsis
Elizabeth Sheridan is a painter, living in a beautiful home on the coast near Seattle, where her wealthy husband Cole runs a yacht-building company. Elizabeth and the firm's top designer, Tony Blanchard, are having an affair. A particularly nasty blackmailer confronts her with pictures, threatening to give them to Cole; she and Tony agree to pay, but after two deaths and a torched house, things have gotten complicated: infidelity pales next to a murder charge. A high-school yearbook photo takes her further into danger. What motive might explain and connect the twists? Is she ensnared beyond hope?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruben Preuss
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Stark, Sean Smith
- Original Score
- Ross Vannelli
- Original Title
- The Art of Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- World International Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruben Preuss
Anthony Stark, Sean Smith
Ross Vannelli
John P. Tarver
Dona Noga
Michael Frislev, Larry Gershman, Kevin Goetz, Greg Malcolm, Chad Oakes
Department Leadership Roster
Ruben Preuss
Director
Anthony Stark
Writer
Sean Smith
Writer
Greg Malcolm
Producer
Vicki Sotheran
Producer
Dona Noga
Editor
James Robbins
Production Design
Owen Walstrom
Stunt Coordinator
John P. Tarver
Director of Photography
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
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Art of Murder
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What is The Art of Murder about?
Elizabeth Sheridan is a painter, living in a beautiful home on the coast near Seattle, where her wealthy husband Cole runs a yacht-building company. Elizabeth and the firm's top designer, Tony Blanchard, are having an affair. A particularly nasty blackmailer confronts her with pictures, threatening to give them to Cole; she and Tony agree to pay, but after two deaths and a torched house, things have gotten complicated: infidelity pales next to a murder charge. A high-school yearbook photo takes her further into danger. What motive might explain and connect the twists? Is she ensnared beyond hope?
Who directed The Art of Murder?
The Art of Murder was directed by Ruben Preuss.
Who stars in The Art of Murder?
The principal cast of The Art of Murder includes Michael Moriarty, Joanna Pacula, Boyd Kestner, Peter Onorati, Nathaniel DeVeaux.
When was The Art of Murder released and how long is it?
The Art of Murder was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Art of Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Art of Murder was composed by Ross Vannelli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Art of Murder?
The Art of Murder holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).