A Kind of Murder
Synopsis
In 1960s New York, Walter Stackhouse is a rich, successful architect and unhappily married to the beautiful but damaged Clara. His desire to be free of her feeds his obsession with Kimmel, a man suspected of brutally murdering his own wife. When Walter and Kimmel's lives become dangerously intertwined, a ruthless police detective becomes convinced he has found the murderer. But as the lines blur between innocence and intent, who, in fact, is the real killer?
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-16
Top Cast
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Patrick Wilson
Walter Stackhouse
Jessica Biel
Clara Stackhouse
Haley Bennett
Ellie Briess
Eddie Marsan
Marty Kimmel
Vincent Kartheiser
Laurence Corby
Jon Osbeck
Jon Carr
Radek Lord
Tony Ricco
Christine Dye
Claudia
Kelly Mengelkoch
Helen Kimmel
Corrie Danieley
Betty Ireton
Ian Short
Bill Ireton
Ken Strunk
Mr. Philpott
Jennifer Enskat
Mrs. Philpott
Buz Davis
Detective Harvey
Barry Mulholland
Captain Millard
Richard Hagerman
Bus Driver
Michael Douglas Hall
Mr. De Vries
Chris Bortz
Barman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysTribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 16, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 16, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 10, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andy Goddard
- Screenplay & Story
- Susan Boyd
- Original Score
- Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans
- Original Title
- A Kind of Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Killer Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy Goddard
Susan Boyd, Patricia Highsmith
Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans
Chris Seager
Jane Rizzo, Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir
Kelly McCormick, Susan Boyd, Christine Vachon, Ted Hope, Darren M. Demetre
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Newmark
Visual Effects Supervisor
Andrew Lim
Visual Effects Supervisor
Richard Fike
Stunt Coordinator
Susan Boyd
Screenplay
Andy Goddard
Director
Pete Zumba
Production Design
Kelly McCormick
Producer
Jane Rizzo
Editor
Susan Boyd
Producer
Chris Seager
Director of Photography
Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir
Editor
Christine Vachon
Producer
Ted Hope
Producer
Danny Bensi
Original Music Composer
Saunder Jurriaans
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Kind of Murder
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What is A Kind of Murder about?
In 1960s New York, Walter Stackhouse is a rich, successful architect and unhappily married to the beautiful but damaged Clara. His desire to be free of her feeds his obsession with Kimmel, a man suspected of brutally murdering his own wife. When Walter and Kimmel's lives become dangerously intertwined, a ruthless police detective becomes convinced he has found the murderer. But as the lines blur between innocence and intent, who, in fact, is the real killer?
Who directed A Kind of Murder?
A Kind of Murder was directed by Andy Goddard.
Who stars in A Kind of Murder?
The principal cast of A Kind of Murder includes Patrick Wilson, Jessica Biel, Haley Bennett, Eddie Marsan, Vincent Kartheiser.
When was A Kind of Murder released and how long is it?
A Kind of Murder was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for A Kind of Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Kind of Murder was composed by Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans.
Is A Kind of Murder based on a book or true story?
A Kind of Murder is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Patricia Highsmith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Kind of Murder?
A Kind of Murder holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).