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Ben Gazzara
Gus Bailey
Connie Sellecca
Ruby Nolte Renthall
Eva Marie Saint
Lil Van Degan Altemus
Dennis Farina
Elias Renthall
Robert Desiderio
Bernard Slatkin
Gary Frank
Hubert Altemus
Teri Polo
Justine Altemus Slatkin
Jean Simmons
Peach Prindible Bailey
Ron Marquette
Juanito Perez
Gail O'Grady
Rebecca Bailey
Tom Schanley
Lefty Flint
Barbara Whinnery
Dodo Fitz Allen
Keith Buckley
Lord Lucerne Biedermeyer
Susan French
Cora Mandell
Meg Gibson
Violet Bastito (as Margaret Gibson)
Ruta Lee
Faye Converse
Beatrice Straight
Maisie Verdurin
Holland Taylor
Dolly
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 13, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Hale
- Screenplay & Story
- Dominick Dunne, Mart Crowley, Kathleen A. Shelley
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- People Like Us
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 3h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Hale
Dominick Dunne, Mart Crowley, Kathleen A. Shelley
Billy Goldenberg
Jack Fegan
William Beaudine Jr., Chuck McLain
Department Leadership Roster
William Hale
Director
William Beaudine Jr.
Producer
Jack Fegan
Editor
Richard Sherman
Production Design
Buffy Snyder
Costume Design
Jane Janiger
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for People Like Us.
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Frequently Asked Questions About People Like Us
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is People Like Us about?
When a wealthy scriptwriter and socialite's daughter is murdered, he feels let down by the courts, and so decides to use his powerful position to enable his own form of justice.
Who directed People Like Us?
People Like Us was directed by William Hale.
Who stars in People Like Us?
The principal cast of People Like Us includes Ben Gazzara, Connie Sellecca, Eva Marie Saint, Dennis Farina, Robert Desiderio.
When was People Like Us released and how long is it?
People Like Us was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 3h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for People Like Us?
The original motion picture soundtrack for People Like Us was composed by Billy Goldenberg.
Is People Like Us based on a book or true story?
People Like Us is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dominick Dunne".