Murder in Law
“THE MOTHER OF ALL HORROR MOVIES”
Synopsis
A young man's mother comes from Louisiana to live with her son in San Francisco. What her son doesn't know is that Mom was confined to a mental hospital in Louisiana, and she murdered an orderly to escape.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Marilyn Adams
Milly
Joe Estevez
Bill
Sandy Snyder
Arlene
Darrel Guilbeau
Todd
Debra Lee Giometti
Carmen
Rebecca Lyn Russell
Melissa
Mark Bedrosian
Orderly
John Bick
Cab Driver
Karen Biers
Head Nurse
Steve Carter
Orderly “2”
Cliff Corder
Doctor
Sarah Deal
Haggard Woman
Gary Dehart
Eric
James Gervasi
Hospital Employee
Robert Goldberg
Joe
Deborah Kellar
Nurse “A”
Bill Lynes
Insurance Salesman
Patrick Maguire
Commercial Voice Over (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 24, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Jiti Gill
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Jiti Gill, Stephen Carter
- Original Score
- Jon McCallum
- Original Title
- Murder in Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Kartaire Entertainment, Ullverton Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Jiti Gill
Tony Jiti Gill, Stephen Carter
Jon McCallum
Steve Beer
Beth Conwell
Steve Beer, Stephen Carter
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Jiti Gill
Director
Beth Conwell
Editor
Steve Beer
Director of Photography
Jon McCallum
Original Music Composer
Tony Jiti Gill
Writer
Stephen Carter
Writer
Stephen Carter
Producer
Rob Donaghy
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Murder in Law.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Law
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Murder in Law about?
A young man's mother comes from Louisiana to live with her son in San Francisco. What her son doesn't know is that Mom was confined to a mental hospital in Louisiana, and she murdered an orderly to escape.
Who directed Murder in Law?
Murder in Law was directed by Tony Jiti Gill.
Who stars in Murder in Law?
The principal cast of Murder in Law includes Marilyn Adams, Joe Estevez, Sandy Snyder, Darrel Guilbeau, Debra Lee Giometti.
When was Murder in Law released and how long is it?
Murder in Law was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder in Law?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder in Law was composed by Jon McCallum.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Murder in Law?
Murder in Law holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).