Mike's Murder
“The mystery that led her into a world of incredible danger.”
Synopsis
Betty has a crush on her tennis instructor Mike. He promises to call her for a date, but never does – she doesn’t know he sells drugs on the side. After botching a deal on someone else’s turf, Mike has to disappear for a while. He contacts Betty – then he’s killed before they can meet. Betty tries to find out what happened, leading her straight into a hornet's nest of vice.
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Mike's Murder (1984) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-16
Top Cast
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Debra Winger
Betty Parrish
Mark Keyloun
Mike
Darrell Larson
Pete
Brooke Alderson
Patty
Paul Winfield
Phillip
Robert Crosson
Sam
Dan Shor
Richard
William Ostrander
Randy
April Ferry
Bosslady
Gregory Hormel
Kid Drug Buyer
John Stewart
Tough Guy #1
Victor Perez
Tough Guy #2
Mark Brandon
Ben
Ken Y. Namba
Sushi Chef
Ruth Winger
Betty's Mother
Randy White
Bossman
Robert Kincaid
Bodyguard
Kym Malin
Beautiful Girl #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 19, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 11, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.17x
-$5.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Bridges
- Screenplay & Story
- James Bridges
- Original Score
- Joe Jackson, John Barry
- Original Title
- Mike's Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $6.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- The Ladd Company, Skyewiay
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Bridges
James Bridges
Joe Jackson, John Barry
Reynaldo Villalobos
Dede Allen, Jeff Gourson
James Bridges, Kim Kurumada
Department Leadership Roster
James Bridges
Director
James Bridges
Writer
Joe Jackson
Original Music Composer
Dede Allen
Editor
James Bridges
Producer
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Peter Jamison
Production Design
Jeff Gourson
Editor
Reynaldo Villalobos
Director of Photography
April Ferry
Costume Design
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mike's Murder
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What is Mike's Murder about?
Betty has a crush on her tennis instructor Mike. He promises to call her for a date, but never does – she doesn’t know he sells drugs on the side. After botching a deal on someone else’s turf, Mike has to disappear for a while. He contacts Betty – then he’s killed before they can meet. Betty tries to find out what happened, leading her straight into a hornet's nest of vice.
Who directed Mike's Murder?
Mike's Murder was directed by James Bridges.
Who stars in Mike's Murder?
The principal cast of Mike's Murder includes Debra Winger, Mark Keyloun, Darrell Larson, Brooke Alderson, Paul Winfield.
When was Mike's Murder released and how long is it?
Mike's Murder was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mike's Murder?
Mike's Murder had a reported production budget of $6.3M and grossed $1.1M at the worldwide box office (0.17 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Mike's Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mike's Murder was composed by Joe Jackson, John Barry.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mike's Murder?
Mike's Murder holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).