Murder by Natural Causes
Synopsis
An elaborate mystery involving a famous mentalist, his unfaithful wife who is trying to literally scare him to death, the best friend of the family, and the wife's ham-actor lover -- not only an intriguing who- (or whether) dunit, but also a literate, adult dramatic puzzle with an endless series of twists.
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Hal Holbrook
Arthur Sinclair
Katharine Ross
Allison Sinclair
Richard Anderson
George Brubaker
Barry Bostwick
Gil Weston
Bill Fiore
Marty Chambers
Phil Leeds
Eddie, Private Detective
Eve McVeagh
Helen Carrington
Jeff Donnell
Mrs. Mathews
Maida Severn
Garden Party Hostess
Lloyd McLinn
Director
Victoria Carroll
Television Actress
Jessica Rains
Technician
Judith Marie-Bergan
Production Assistant
Vivian Brown
Maid
Rosanna Huffman
Woman in Play
Dany Marrou
Marta
Margery Nelson
Party Guest
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Day
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Levinson, William Link
- Original Score
- Dick DeBenedictis
- Original Title
- Murder by Natural Causes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- CBS Entertainment Productions, Richard Levinson / William Link Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Day
Richard Levinson, William Link
Dick DeBenedictis
Jack Swain
Frank Morriss
Richard Levinson, William Link, Robert Papazian
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Day
Director
Richard Levinson
Writer
William Link
Writer
Robert Papazian
Producer
Jack Swain
Director of Photography
Frank Morriss
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder by Natural Causes
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What is Murder by Natural Causes about?
An elaborate mystery involving a famous mentalist, his unfaithful wife who is trying to literally scare him to death, the best friend of the family, and the wife's ham-actor lover -- not only an intriguing who- (or whether) dunit, but also a literate, adult dramatic puzzle with an endless series of twists.
Who directed Murder by Natural Causes?
Murder by Natural Causes was directed by Robert Day.
Who stars in Murder by Natural Causes?
The principal cast of Murder by Natural Causes includes Hal Holbrook, Katharine Ross, Richard Anderson, Barry Bostwick, Bill Fiore.
When was Murder by Natural Causes released and how long is it?
Murder by Natural Causes was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder by Natural Causes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder by Natural Causes was composed by Dick DeBenedictis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Murder by Natural Causes?
Murder by Natural Causes holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).