V.I. Warshawski
“Killer eyes. Killer legs. Killer instincts.”
Synopsis
Victoria "V.I" Warshawski is a Chicago based private detective who agrees to babysit for her new boyfriend; then he is murdered. Being the detective type, she makes the murder her next case. In doing so she befriends the victim's daughter, Kat, and together they set out to crack the case.
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Kathleen Turner
Victoria 'V.I.' Warshawski
Jay O. Sanders
Murray Ryerson
Charles Durning
Det. Lt. Bobby Mallory
Angela Goethals
Kat Grafalk, Bernard's Daughter
Nancy Paul
Paige Wilson Grafalk
Frederick Coffin
Horton
Charles McCaughan
Trumble
Stephen Meadows
Boom-Boom
Wayne Knight
Smeissen
Lynnie Godfrey
Sal
Anne Pitoniak
Lotty
Stephen Root
Mickey
Robert Clotworthy
Philip Pugh
Tom Allard
Big Eddie
Mike Hagerty
Babe
Lee Arenberg
Flesh
Mike Bacarella
Cabbie
John Beasley
Ernie
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Kanew
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Taylor, David Aaron Cohen, Nick Thiel
- Original Score
- Randy Edelman
- Original Title
- V.I. Warshawski
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Hollywood Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Kanew
Edward Taylor, David Aaron Cohen, Nick Thiel, Sara Paretsky
Randy Edelman
Jan Kiesser, John M. Stephens
Carroll Timothy O'Meara, Debra Neil-Fisher
Jeffrey Lurie, Penney Finkelman Cox, John P. Marsh
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Kanew
Director
Edward Taylor
Screenplay
David Aaron Cohen
Screenplay
Nick Thiel
Screenplay
Jan Kiesser
Director of Photography
Randy Edelman
Original Music Composer
Carroll Timothy O'Meara
Editor
Debra Neil-Fisher
Editor
Gloria Gresham
Costume Design
Barbara Ling
Production Design
Jeffrey Lurie
Producer
Michael Runyard
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About V.I. Warshawski
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What is V.I. Warshawski about?
Victoria "V.I" Warshawski is a Chicago based private detective who agrees to babysit for her new boyfriend; then he is murdered. Being the detective type, she makes the murder her next case. In doing so she befriends the victim's daughter, Kat, and together they set out to crack the case.
Who directed V.I. Warshawski?
V.I. Warshawski was directed by Jeff Kanew.
Who stars in V.I. Warshawski?
The principal cast of V.I. Warshawski includes Kathleen Turner, Jay O. Sanders, Charles Durning, Angela Goethals, Nancy Paul.
When was V.I. Warshawski released and how long is it?
V.I. Warshawski was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for V.I. Warshawski?
The original motion picture soundtrack for V.I. Warshawski was composed by Randy Edelman.
Is V.I. Warshawski based on a book or true story?
V.I. Warshawski is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sara Paretsky".
What is the age rating and content advisory for V.I. Warshawski?
V.I. Warshawski holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).