Death Benefit
Synopsis
Steven Keeney is a big corporate lawyer who decides to take on a small-time murder case to discover the true circumstances behind the death of a young girl. Virginia McGinnis is the one suspected of pushing the women off the cliff to collect on a small insurance policy. The further he goes into the case the more he reveals about the background of the suspect. Keeney finds support from others who also want to find out the truth behind the case.
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Peter Horton
Steven Keeney
Carrie Snodgress
Virginia McGinnis
Wendy Makkena
Wynn Burkholder
Penny Johnson Jerald
Sylvia Guzman
Sharen Camille
Melissa Wilkens
Elizabeth Ruscio
LouAnne Wilkens
Belita Moreno
Sarah West
Lee de Broux
Mark Vandenberg
Dean Norris
Rod Montgomery
Jack Kehler
Dick Coates
Glenn Morshower
Tim O'Grady
Joan McMurtrey
Dr. Susan Lindsay-Rhodes
Nathan Lawrence
Christian Keeney
Dale Raoul
Mrs. Greene
Fred Ponzlov
Waiter
M.C. Gainey
D.K. Graham
Brittany Ashton Holmes
Cynthia Coates
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Piznarski
- Screenplay & Story
- David Heilbroner, Philip Rosenberg
- Original Score
- Brian Adler
- Original Title
- Death Benefit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Piznarski
David Heilbroner, Philip Rosenberg
Brian Adler
Christopher Taylor
Robert Frazen
Tina Threadgill
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Piznarski
Director
Philip Rosenberg
Writer
Tina Threadgill
Producer
Brian Adler
Original Music Composer
Christopher Taylor
Director of Photography
Robert Frazen
Editor
James L. Schoppe
Production Design
Jo Ynocencio
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death Benefit
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What is Death Benefit about?
Steven Keeney is a big corporate lawyer who decides to take on a small-time murder case to discover the true circumstances behind the death of a young girl. Virginia McGinnis is the one suspected of pushing the women off the cliff to collect on a small insurance policy. The further he goes into the case the more he reveals about the background of the suspect. Keeney finds support from others who also want to find out the truth behind the case.
Who directed Death Benefit?
Death Benefit was directed by Mark Piznarski.
Who stars in Death Benefit?
The principal cast of Death Benefit includes Peter Horton, Carrie Snodgress, Wendy Makkena, Penny Johnson Jerald, Sharen Camille.
When was Death Benefit released and how long is it?
Death Benefit was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Death Benefit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death Benefit was composed by Brian Adler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death Benefit?
Death Benefit holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).