Killing Mr. Griffin
“He worked his students to death. Some of them are about to return the favor.”
Synopsis
After being humiliated in English class by his teacher Mr. Griffin, High School student Mark Kinney and his friends plot their revenge. The prank goes wrong when Mr. Griffin dies from heart failure. Now, Mark and his friends must cover their tracks before they are accused of murder.
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Scott Bairstow
Mark Kinney
Amy Jo Johnson
Susan McConnell
Mario López
Dave Ruggles
Chris Young
Jeff
Michelle Williams
Maya
Jennifer Hammon
Bree Gunderson
Mindy Spence
Tori
Maitland Ward
Candice Lee
Cordelia Richards
Kathy Griffin
Jay Thomas
Mr. Griffin
Joan McMurtrey
Janet McConnell
Scott Jaeck
Vince McConnell
James McDonnell
Willy Kinney
Rhonda Dotson
Dolly Luna
Joey Zimmerman
Nicholas McConnell
Laura Owens
Amy Kinney
Dennis Redfield
Substitute
Denise Dowse
Det. Pruitt
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Bender
- Screenplay & Story
- Lois Duncan, Michael Angeli, Kathleen Rowell
- Original Score
- Christophe Beck
- Original Title
- Killing Mr. Griffin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Hyperion Pictures, Bonnie Raskin Productions, NBC Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Bender
Lois Duncan, Michael Angeli, Kathleen Rowell
Christophe Beck
David Geddes
Mark Melnick
Suzy Beugen, Willard Carroll, Bonnie Raskin, Thomas L. Wilhite
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Bender
Director
Suzy Beugen
Producer
Judy Truchan
Costume Design
Mark Melnick
Editor
Richard Sawyer
Production Design
David Geddes
Director of Photography
Christophe Beck
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Killing Mr. Griffin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Killing Mr. Griffin about?
After being humiliated in English class by his teacher Mr. Griffin, High School student Mark Kinney and his friends plot their revenge. The prank goes wrong when Mr. Griffin dies from heart failure. Now, Mark and his friends must cover their tracks before they are accused of murder.
Who directed Killing Mr. Griffin?
Killing Mr. Griffin was directed by Jack Bender.
Who stars in Killing Mr. Griffin?
The principal cast of Killing Mr. Griffin includes Scott Bairstow, Amy Jo Johnson, Mario López, Chris Young, Michelle Williams.
When was Killing Mr. Griffin released and how long is it?
Killing Mr. Griffin was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Killing Mr. Griffin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Killing Mr. Griffin was composed by Christophe Beck.
Is Killing Mr. Griffin based on a book or true story?
Killing Mr. Griffin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lois Duncan".