The Boy Cried Murder
“Only The Killer Believes Him!”
Synopsis
A young lad with a penchant for spinning elaborate yarns gets himself in deep trouble when he tries to tell people that he really did witness a terrible murder. Unfortunately no one believes him--except the killer. This multi-national drama/thriller, set within a resort community on the Adriatic Sea is a remake of the 1949 film The Window. A screen adaptation of a Cornell Woolrich story of the same name.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 13, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George P. Breakston
- Screenplay & Story
- Robin Estridge, Cornell Woolrich
- Original Title
- The Boy Cried Murder
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Carlos, Avala Film, CCC Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George P. Breakston
Robin Estridge, Cornell Woolrich
Department Leadership Roster
George P. Breakston
Director
Robin Estridge
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Boy Cried Murder about?
A young lad with a penchant for spinning elaborate yarns gets himself in deep trouble when he tries to tell people that he really did witness a terrible murder. Unfortunately no one believes him--except the killer. This multi-national drama/thriller, set within a resort community on the Adriatic Sea is a remake of the 1949 film The Window. A screen adaptation of a Cornell Woolrich story of the same name.
Who directed The Boy Cried Murder?
The Boy Cried Murder was directed by George P. Breakston.
Who stars in The Boy Cried Murder?
The principal cast of The Boy Cried Murder includes Fraser MacIntosh, Veronica Hurst, Philip Brown, Tim Barrett, Beba Lončar.
When was The Boy Cried Murder released and how long is it?
The Boy Cried Murder was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boy Cried Murder?
The Boy Cried Murder holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).