Murder Can Hurt You!
Synopsis
A private eye spoof that sends up assorted TV detectives from Ironside, Columbo and Kojak to Baretta, McCloud and Starsky and Hutch, as eight bumbling super-sleuths band together in a battle of wits against the devilishly clever Master Criminal.
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Victor Buono
Chief Ironbottom
Tony Danza
Pony Lambretta
Jamie Farr
Studsky
John Byner
Len 'Hatch' Hatchington
Gavin MacLeod
Lt. Nojack
Buck Owens
Sheriff Tim MacSkye
Connie Stevens
Sgt. Salty Sanderson
Jimmie Walker
Parks the Pusher
Burt Young
Lt. Palumbo
Marty Allen
Det. Starkos
Richard Deacon
Mr. Burnice
Gunilla Hutton
Raquel
Roz Kelly
Virginia Trickwood
Liz Torres
Mrs. Palumbo
Don Adams
Narrator (voice)
Mason Adams
Willie the Wino
Mitch Kreindel
The Man in White
Michael Delano
Thug
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Duchowny
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Friedman
- Original Score
- Artie Kane
- Original Title
- Murder Can Hurt You!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Aaron Spelling Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Duchowny
Ron Friedman
Artie Kane
Archie R. Dalzell
John F. Schreyer
Douglas S. Cramer, Robert L. Jacks, Aaron Spelling
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Duchowny
Director
Ron Friedman
Writer
Robert L. Jacks
Producer
Archie R. Dalzell
Director of Photography
John F. Schreyer
Editor
Nolan Miller
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder Can Hurt You!
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What is Murder Can Hurt You! about?
A private eye spoof that sends up assorted TV detectives from Ironside, Columbo and Kojak to Baretta, McCloud and Starsky and Hutch, as eight bumbling super-sleuths band together in a battle of wits against the devilishly clever Master Criminal.
Who directed Murder Can Hurt You!?
Murder Can Hurt You! was directed by Roger Duchowny.
Who stars in Murder Can Hurt You!?
The principal cast of Murder Can Hurt You! includes Victor Buono, Tony Danza, Jamie Farr, John Byner, Gavin MacLeod.
When was Murder Can Hurt You! released and how long is it?
Murder Can Hurt You! was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder Can Hurt You!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder Can Hurt You! was composed by Artie Kane.