Murder in Music City
“Sonny Bono buys a Nashville detective agency for a song. But someone's out to cancel his contract — permanently!”
Synopsis
A brash songwriter who buys a detective agency as a tax shelter finds himself and his photographer's model bride involved in a puzzling murder, when a dead body turns up in their honeymoon suite, and on a trail that leads them to Nashville.
Top Cast
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Sonny Bono
Sonny Hunt
Lee Purcell
Samantha Hunt
Lucille Benson
Mrs. Bloom
Claude Akins
Billy West
Belinda Montgomery
Peggy Ann West
Morgan Fairchild
Dana Morgan
Michael MacRae
Chigger Wade
Harry Bellaver
Jim Feegan
Charlie Daniels
Self
Larry Gatlin
Self
Barbara Mandrell
Self
Ronnie Milsap
Self
Boots Randolph
Self
Ray Stevens
Self
Mel Tillis
Self
Jim Owen
Sam Prine
T. Tommy Cutrer
Lt. Culver
Pete Gardner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo Penn
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy Sangster, Ernest Frankel
- Original Title
- Murder in Music City
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Frankel Productions, Gank Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo Penn
Jimmy Sangster, Ernest Frankel
Alan Stensvold
Sidney Katz
Jimmy Sangster, Ernest Frankel
Department Leadership Roster
Jimmy Sangster
Writer
Leo Penn
Director
Ernest Frankel
Writer
Alan Stensvold
Director of Photography
Jimmy Sangster
Producer
Sidney Katz
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Music City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Murder in Music City about?
A brash songwriter who buys a detective agency as a tax shelter finds himself and his photographer's model bride involved in a puzzling murder, when a dead body turns up in their honeymoon suite, and on a trail that leads them to Nashville.
Who directed Murder in Music City?
Murder in Music City was directed by Leo Penn.
Who stars in Murder in Music City?
The principal cast of Murder in Music City includes Sonny Bono, Lee Purcell, Lucille Benson, Claude Akins, Belinda Montgomery.
When was Murder in Music City released and how long is it?
Murder in Music City was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.