Letters from a Killer
“Don't open the mail.”
Synopsis
A man is falsely convicted of the murder of his wife. During his time in jail, he finds comfort from four women with whom he corresponds. After his second court appearance, he is finally freed from prison only to be framed for yet 2 more murders which he did not commit. With the help of his former prison guard, he once again sets out to clear his name
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-11
Top Cast
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Patrick Swayze
Race Darnell
Gia Carides
Lita
Roger E. Mosley
Horton
Kim Myers
Gloria Stevens
Olivia Birkelund
Stephanie
Tina Lifford
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Ruscio
Judith Sutton
Bruce McGill
Brinker
Mark Rolston
O'Dell
Don Stark
Geary
Katy Selverstone
Singleton
Michael Bowen
Parker
Kevin Chamberlin
Cutler
Sam Atkinson
Morgan
Armand Reiser
Singing Inmate
James Staszkiel
Lunging Inmate
Scott Lincoln
Crying Inmate
Robert 'Duckie' Carpenter
Teen Inmate
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Carson
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Hicks-Beach, Shelley Miller
- Original Score
- Dennis McCarthy
- Original Title
- Letters from a Killer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- J&M Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Carson
Nicholas Hicks-Beach, Shelley Miller, John Foster
Dennis McCarthy
John A. Alonzo, Rexford L. Metz
Lance Luckey
Nicholas Hicks-Beach, Shelley Miller, Bertil Ohlsson, Peter Snell
Department Leadership Roster
David Carson
Director
Nicholas Hicks-Beach
Screenplay
Shelley Miller
Screenplay
Bertil Ohlsson
Producer
Peter Snell
Producer
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Lance Luckey
Editor
Stephen J. Lineweaver
Production Design
Lyn Paolo
Costume Design
Bud Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Letters from a Killer
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What is Letters from a Killer about?
A man is falsely convicted of the murder of his wife. During his time in jail, he finds comfort from four women with whom he corresponds. After his second court appearance, he is finally freed from prison only to be framed for yet 2 more murders which he did not commit. With the help of his former prison guard, he once again sets out to clear his name
Who directed Letters from a Killer?
Letters from a Killer was directed by David Carson.
Who stars in Letters from a Killer?
The principal cast of Letters from a Killer includes Patrick Swayze, Gia Carides, Roger E. Mosley, Kim Myers, Olivia Birkelund.
When was Letters from a Killer released and how long is it?
Letters from a Killer was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Letters from a Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Letters from a Killer was composed by Dennis McCarthy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Letters from a Killer?
Letters from a Killer holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).