Murder by Death
“By the time the world's greatest detectives figure out whodunnit... you could die laughing!”
Synopsis
Lionel Twain invites the world's five greatest detectives to a 'dinner and murder'. Included are a blind butler, a deaf-mute maid, screams, spinning rooms, secret passages, false identities and more plot turns and twists than are decently allowed.
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Murder by Death - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-22
Top Cast
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Truman Capote
Lionel Twain
Alec Guinness
Butler Jamesir Bensonmum
Peter Sellers
Sidney Wang
David Niven
Dick Charleston
Maggie Smith
Dora Charleston
James Coco
Milo Perrier
Peter Falk
Sam Diamond
Eileen Brennan
Tess Skeffington
Elsa Lanchester
Jessica Marbles
Estelle Winwood
Nurse Withers
Nancy Walker
Kitchen Maid Yetta
James Cromwell
Marcel Cassette
Richard Narita
Willie Wang
Fay Wray
Door Bell (archive sound) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1987
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$32.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Moore
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Simon
- Original Score
- Dave Grusin
- Original Title
- Murder by Death
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $32.5M
- Production Studios
- Rastar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Moore
Neil Simon
Dave Grusin
David M. Walsh
John F. Burnett
Ray Stark
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Ray Stark
Producer
Robert Moore
Director
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
John F. Burnett
Editor
Neil Simon
Writer
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Stephen B. Grimes
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder by Death
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Murder by Death about?
Lionel Twain invites the world's five greatest detectives to a 'dinner and murder'. Included are a blind butler, a deaf-mute maid, screams, spinning rooms, secret passages, false identities and more plot turns and twists than are decently allowed.
Who directed Murder by Death?
Murder by Death was directed by Robert Moore.
Who stars in Murder by Death?
The principal cast of Murder by Death includes Truman Capote, Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers, David Niven, Maggie Smith.
When was Murder by Death released and how long is it?
Murder by Death was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Murder by Death make at the box office?
Murder by Death grossed $32.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Murder by Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder by Death was composed by Dave Grusin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Murder by Death?
Murder by Death holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).