Murder by Night
“A brutal murderer on the loose”
Synopsis
A man inadvertently gets caught near a car explosion, and after he recovers from his injuries realizes that he has amnesia. Soon evidence begins to mount that he could be "The Claw Hammer Killer, " a serial murderer who targets for death the former patrons of a particular restaurant called Puzzles.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Lynch
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan B. McElroy
- Original Score
- Paul Zaza
- Original Title
- Murder by Night
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions, MCA Television Entertainment, Norstar Filmed Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Lynch
Alan B. McElroy
Paul Zaza
Brian R.R. Hebb
Nick Rotundo
Peter R. Simpson
Department Leadership Roster
Alan B. McElroy
Writer
Paul Lynch
Director
Peter R. Simpson
Producer
Brian R.R. Hebb
Director of Photography
Paul Zaza
Original Music Composer
Nick Rotundo
Editor
Reuben Freed
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder by Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Murder by Night about?
A man inadvertently gets caught near a car explosion, and after he recovers from his injuries realizes that he has amnesia. Soon evidence begins to mount that he could be "The Claw Hammer Killer, " a serial murderer who targets for death the former patrons of a particular restaurant called Puzzles.
Who directed Murder by Night?
Murder by Night was directed by Paul Lynch.
Who stars in Murder by Night?
The principal cast of Murder by Night includes Robert Urich, Kay Lenz, Jim Metzler, Richard Monette, Michael Ironside.
When was Murder by Night released and how long is it?
Murder by Night was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder by Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder by Night was composed by Paul Zaza.