The Brittany Murphy Story
“Fame. Fortune. Tragedy.”
Synopsis
The story of the talented young actress who became a breakout star with the support and determination of her mother, SHaron, in the 1980s and 90s. With high-profile roles in Clueless, 8 Mile, and Girl, Interrupted, Brittany achieved her Hollywood dream, but her desperation for approval and insecurity about her looks made her personal life a disaster. Though the men in Brittany's life would come and go, her mother remained the grounding force in her life. But that enduring maternal love wasn't enough to save Brittany from the dangers of Hollywood life. Four years later, as news reports swirl around the mystery of Brittany's untimely death amid her father's claims that she was poisoned. Sharon and Brittany are thrust into the limelight once more.
Top Cast
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Amanda Fuller
Brittany Murphy
Eric Petersen
Simon Monjack
Chloë Crampton
Morgan
Amy Davidson
Jackie
Adam Hagenbuch
Ashton Kutcher
Sherilyn Fenn
Sharon Murphy
Victoria Barabas
Female Entertainment Reporter
Dan Sachoff
Male Tabloid Reporter
Amy Danles
Pamela
Karynn Moore
Alicia Silverstone
Alexis Simpson
Female Director
Paul Elia
Caller Director
Stephen Holland
Officer Kendrick
Kat Purgal
Female EMT
Dan Johnson
30-Something Man
Zachary Stockdale
Handsome Crewman
Bonnie Burroughs
Kelly
Justin Phillip
Uniformed Officer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Menendez
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Hunziker, Cynthia Riddle
- Original Score
- Todd Haberman
- Original Title
- The Brittany Murphy Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- MarVista Entertainment, LeGrand Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Menendez
Peter Hunziker, Cynthia Riddle
Todd Haberman
Kristoffer Carrillo
Jared Bentley
Fernando Szew, Michael Moran, Sharon Bordas, Carrie LeGrand
Department Leadership Roster
Kristoffer Carrillo
Director of Photography
Daniel M. Berger
Production Design
Todd Haberman
Original Music Composer
Jared Bentley
Editor
Carrie LeGrand
Producer
Peter Hunziker
Writer
Cynthia Riddle
Writer
Joe Menendez
Director
David Lebensfeld
Visual Effects Supervisor
Grant Miller
Visual Effects Supervisor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brittany Murphy Story
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What is The Brittany Murphy Story about?
The story of the talented young actress who became a breakout star with the support and determination of her mother, SHaron, in the 1980s and 90s. With high-profile roles in Clueless, 8 Mile, and Girl, Interrupted, Brittany achieved her Hollywood dream, but her desperation for approval and insecurity about her looks made her personal life a disaster. Though the men in Brittany's life would come and go, her mother remained the grounding force in her life. But that enduring maternal love wasn't enough to save Brittany from the dangers of Hollywood life. Four years later, as news reports swirl around the mystery of Brittany's untimely death amid her father's claims that she was poisoned. Sharon and Brittany are thrust into the limelight once more.
Who directed The Brittany Murphy Story?
The Brittany Murphy Story was directed by Joe Menendez.
Who stars in The Brittany Murphy Story?
The principal cast of The Brittany Murphy Story includes Amanda Fuller, Eric Petersen, Chloë Crampton, Amy Davidson, Adam Hagenbuch.
When was The Brittany Murphy Story released and how long is it?
The Brittany Murphy Story was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brittany Murphy Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brittany Murphy Story was composed by Todd Haberman.