Getting Away with Murder
“One bad apple can spoil the whole line-up.”
Synopsis
When the very moralistic college ethics instructor Jack Lambert finds himself living next door to an accused German death camp commander, he takes it upon himself to rid the world of this man.
Top Cast
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Dan Aykroyd
Jack Lambert
Lily Tomlin
Inga Mueller
Jack Lemmon
Mueller / Luger
Bonnie Hunt
Gail Holland
Brian Kerwin
Marty Lambert
Jerry Adler
Judge
Andy Romano
Psychiatrist
Robert Fields
Sgt. Roarke
J.C. Quinn
Detective Stanley
Susan Forristal
Waitress Patti
Marissa Chibas
Liz Lambert
Jon Korkes
Chemistry Lab Professor
Kathleen Marshall
Student #1
Jack Jessup
Old Man
Judy Sinclair
Old Woman
Dave Nichols
Lawyer Brownell
Damon D'Oliveira
Electronic Salesman
Wayne Robson
Bartender
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harvey Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Harvey Miller
- Original Score
- John Debney
- Original Title
- Getting Away with Murder
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation, Price, Savoy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harvey Miller
Harvey Miller
John Debney
Frank Tidy
Richard Nord
Frank Price, Penny Marshall, Frederic W. Brost, Elliot Abbott
Department Leadership Roster
Harvey Miller
Director
Harvey Miller
Screenplay
John Debney
Original Music Composer
Richard Nord
Editor
Judith R. Gellman
Costume Design
John Jay Moore
Production Design
Frank Tidy
Director of Photography
Frank Price
Producer
Penny Marshall
Producer
Branko Racki
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Getting Away with Murder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Getting Away with Murder about?
When the very moralistic college ethics instructor Jack Lambert finds himself living next door to an accused German death camp commander, he takes it upon himself to rid the world of this man.
Who directed Getting Away with Murder?
Getting Away with Murder was directed by Harvey Miller.
Who stars in Getting Away with Murder?
The principal cast of Getting Away with Murder includes Dan Aykroyd, Lily Tomlin, Jack Lemmon, Bonnie Hunt, Brian Kerwin.
When was Getting Away with Murder released and how long is it?
Getting Away with Murder was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Getting Away with Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Getting Away with Murder was composed by John Debney.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Getting Away with Murder?
Getting Away with Murder holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).