Murder: By Reason of Insanity
“The man she loves most is the man she fears most.”
Synopsis
A married couple from Poland emigrates to the U.S.,. but things don't turn out as well as they had imaged. The husband's business fails, while his wife's career really takes off. The husband, unable to cope with the pressures of his failed business, his failing marriage and the adjustments necessary to live in a completely different society, begins to take out his frustrations on his wife.
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Candice Bergen
Ewa Berwid
Jürgen Prochnow
Adam Berwid
Héctor Elizondo
Ben Haggarty
Eli Wallach
Dr. Huffman
Alison La Placa
Janet Landry
Lee Kessler
Maggie Teresi
Norman Parker
Judge Gold
Kent Williams
Dick Crowell
Keri Houlihan
Sara Berwid
Justin Gocke
Daniel Berwid
Arthur Taxier
Sergeant Mahaaski
Sloane Shelton
Nurse Karris
Tom Everett
Mr. Olson
Gary Wichard
Gerry
Al White
Staggers
Kavi Raz
Dr. Honrada
Henry Yuk
Dr. Chang
Robert Hover
Tom
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Page
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Swanton, Marilyn Goldstein
- Original Score
- John Cacavas
- Original Title
- Murder: By Reason of Insanity
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Schiller Productions Inc., 20th Century Fox Television, CBS Entertainment Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Page
Scott Swanton, Marilyn Goldstein
John Cacavas
John C. Horger
Lawrence Schiller
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Page
Director
Scott Swanton
Writer
Lawrence Schiller
Producer
John C. Horger
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What is Murder: By Reason of Insanity about?
A married couple from Poland emigrates to the U.S.,. but things don't turn out as well as they had imaged. The husband's business fails, while his wife's career really takes off. The husband, unable to cope with the pressures of his failed business, his failing marriage and the adjustments necessary to live in a completely different society, begins to take out his frustrations on his wife.
Who directed Murder: By Reason of Insanity?
Murder: By Reason of Insanity was directed by Anthony Page.
Who stars in Murder: By Reason of Insanity?
The principal cast of Murder: By Reason of Insanity includes Candice Bergen, Jürgen Prochnow, Héctor Elizondo, Eli Wallach, Alison La Placa.
When was Murder: By Reason of Insanity released and how long is it?
Murder: By Reason of Insanity was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder: By Reason of Insanity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder: By Reason of Insanity was composed by John Cacavas.