Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star
Synopsis
An actor rigs a fake shooting on TV with the connivance of his friend, the show's host, but the practical joke goes wrong when the gun turns out to contain a live round.
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Top Cast
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Raymond Burr
Perry Mason
Barbara Hale
Della Street
William Katt
Paul Drake, Jr.
Joe Penny
Robert McCay
Ron Glass
Eric Brenner
Alan Thicke
Steve Carr
Ivan Dixon
Judge
Wendy Crewson
Michelle Benti
David Ogden Stiers
Michael Reston
Jennifer O'Neill
Alison Carr
Ross Petty
Peter Towne
Mary Kane
Kate Huntley
Lisa Howard
Sharon Loring
J. Kenneth Campbell
Ray Anderson
Lee Wilkof
Mr. Freeman
Bryan Genesse
Dak Foster
John Evans
John P. Howell
Cec Linder
Sidney (McCay's Producer)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Satlof
- Screenplay & Story
- Erle Stanley Gardner, Anne Collins, Joel Steiger, Dean Hargrove
- Original Score
- Fred Steiner, Dick DeBenedictis
- Original Title
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Viacom Productions, Dean Hargrove Productions, InterMedia Entertainment Company, Strathmore Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Satlof
Erle Stanley Gardner, Anne Collins, Joel Steiger, Dean Hargrove
Fred Steiner, Dick DeBenedictis
Héctor R. Figueroa
David Solomon
Dean Hargrove, Barry Steinberg, Fred Silverman
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Satlof
Director
David Solomon
Editor
Fred Steiner
Original Music Composer
Barry Steinberg
Producer
Héctor R. Figueroa
Director of Photography
Ronn Rynhart
Costume Design
Bob Bralver
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star about?
An actor rigs a fake shooting on TV with the connivance of his friend, the show's host, but the practical joke goes wrong when the gun turns out to contain a live round.
Who directed Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star?
Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star was directed by Ron Satlof.
Who stars in Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star?
The principal cast of Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star includes Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Katt, Joe Penny, Ron Glass.
When was Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star released and how long is it?
Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star was composed by Fred Steiner, Dick DeBenedictis.
Is Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star based on a book or true story?
Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Erle Stanley Gardner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star?
Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).