Murder in Mind
Synopsis
The L.A. police find two bodies in a fancy house and suspect the wife of one victim. Dr. Ellis, a hypnotherapist, takes her back in time; with the police listening, a pattern of spousal abuse emerges. When each trance ends, however, the woman, Carolyn Walker, wonders if those repressed memories are true. Dr. Ellis guides her through her trial, testifies himself, and continues treatment after the verdict is in. Carolyn's memory and well-being get worse after the trial, not better. She misses some therapy sessions, and Dr. Ellis comes to see her at home. Snatches of memory come and go. Can he help her remember what really happened? Are the cops satisfied justice has been done?
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Nigel Hawthorne
Dr. Ellis
Mary-Louise Parker
Caroline Walker
Jimmy Smits
Peter Walker
Jason Scott Lee
Holloway
Gailard Sartain
Charlie
Jon Cedar
Superior Officer
Ingo Neuhaus
Officer
Art Metrano
Judge
Rob LaBelle
Lecturer
Mitch Ward
Court Clerk
Anne DeSalvo
Flustered Attorney
Jodi Long
Helen
Eric Cadora
Patrick
Nicholas Cascone
Prosecutor
Elizabeth Norment
Dr. Beck
James Handy
Dr. Harvard
Roman Wyden
Deli Server
Aaron Lustig
Defense Attorney
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Morahan
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Cooney
- Original Score
- Paul Buckmaster
- Original Title
- Murder in Mind
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Storyteller Films Ltd., Alva Motion Pictures, Evergreen Entertainment, Lakeshore Entertainment, Lakeshore International, MIM Enterprises Inc., BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Morahan
Michael Cooney
Paul Buckmaster
John B. Aronson
Andrea MacArthur
Alan Howden, Jeremy Paige, Paul Rich, Rena Ronson, Vicki Slotnick
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Morahan
Director
Jeremy Paige
Producer
Vicki Slotnick
Producer
Paul Buckmaster
Original Music Composer
John B. Aronson
Director of Photography
Andrea MacArthur
Editor
Ben Morahan
Production Design
Merrie Lawson
Costume Design
Michael Cooney
Writer
Kurt Bryant
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Mind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Murder in Mind about?
The L.A. police find two bodies in a fancy house and suspect the wife of one victim. Dr. Ellis, a hypnotherapist, takes her back in time; with the police listening, a pattern of spousal abuse emerges. When each trance ends, however, the woman, Carolyn Walker, wonders if those repressed memories are true. Dr. Ellis guides her through her trial, testifies himself, and continues treatment after the verdict is in. Carolyn's memory and well-being get worse after the trial, not better. She misses some therapy sessions, and Dr. Ellis comes to see her at home. Snatches of memory come and go. Can he help her remember what really happened? Are the cops satisfied justice has been done?
Who directed Murder in Mind?
Murder in Mind was directed by Andrew Morahan.
Who stars in Murder in Mind?
The principal cast of Murder in Mind includes Nigel Hawthorne, Mary-Louise Parker, Jimmy Smits, Jason Scott Lee, Gailard Sartain.
When was Murder in Mind released and how long is it?
Murder in Mind was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder in Mind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder in Mind was composed by Paul Buckmaster.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Murder in Mind?
Murder in Mind holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).