The Murders in the Rue Morgue
“How can you stop what you don't understand?”
Synopsis
A detective comes out of retirement to help his daughter's fiance prove that he did not commit a series of murders.
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George C. Scott
Auguste Dupin
Rebecca De Mornay
Claire Dupin
Ian McShane
Prefet de police
Neil Dickson
Adolphe Le Bon
Val Kilmer
Philippe Huron
Maud Rayer
Melle L'Espanaye
Maxence Mailfort
Inspecteur Alphonse
Fernand Guiot
Dupar
Patrick Floersheim
Le marin
Roger Lumont
Sergent Marcel
Erick Desmarestz
Inspecteur Beck
Sebastian Roché
Henri
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeannot Szwarc
- Screenplay & Story
- David Epstein
- Original Score
- Charles Gross
- Original Title
- The Murders in the Rue Morgue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- International Film Productions, Robert Halmi Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeannot Szwarc
David Epstein, Edgar Allan Poe
Charles Gross
Bruno de Keyzer
Eric Albertson
Robert Halmi Jr., David L. Watters
Department Leadership Roster
Jeannot Szwarc
Director
David Epstein
Screenplay
Charles Gross
Original Music Composer
Bruno de Keyzer
Director of Photography
Eric Albertson
Editor
Robert Halmi Jr.
Producer
Christiane Coste
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Murders in the Rue Morgue
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What is The Murders in the Rue Morgue about?
A detective comes out of retirement to help his daughter's fiance prove that he did not commit a series of murders.
Who directed The Murders in the Rue Morgue?
The Murders in the Rue Morgue was directed by Jeannot Szwarc.
Who stars in The Murders in the Rue Morgue?
The principal cast of The Murders in the Rue Morgue includes George C. Scott, Rebecca De Mornay, Ian McShane, Neil Dickson, Val Kilmer.
When was The Murders in the Rue Morgue released and how long is it?
The Murders in the Rue Morgue was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Murders in the Rue Morgue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Murders in the Rue Morgue was composed by Charles Gross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Murders in the Rue Morgue?
The Murders in the Rue Morgue holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).