The Book of Murder
Synopsis
Much-married and once successful writer Henry T. Aythecliff, now heavily in debt, summons his three ex-wives to his mansion, planning to extort a sizable amount of money from each. When he is discovered dead, clues indicate that each of his four wives had motive and opportunity to murder him, and a young detective must sift through some ingeniously devised evidence.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Richards
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Cowen
- Original Title
- The Book of Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Richards
Ron Cowen
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Richards
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Book of Murder about?
Much-married and once successful writer Henry T. Aythecliff, now heavily in debt, summons his three ex-wives to his mansion, planning to extort a sizable amount of money from each. When he is discovered dead, clues indicate that each of his four wives had motive and opportunity to murder him, and a young detective must sift through some ingeniously devised evidence.
Who directed The Book of Murder?
The Book of Murder was directed by Lloyd Richards.
Who stars in The Book of Murder?
The principal cast of The Book of Murder includes Pamela Bellwood, Louise Latham, Nan Martin, Joyce Van Patten, Fritz Weaver.
When was The Book of Murder released and how long is it?
The Book of Murder was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Book of Murder?
The Book of Murder holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).