Guilty Conscience
Synopsis
Amid acrimonious divorce proceedings, Louise (Blythe Danner) unwittingly puts her life in danger when she contests the prenuptial agreement she signed before marrying attorney Arthur Jamison (Anthony Hopkins). He plans to kill her to resolve the situation. Armed with information on how her cheating husband conducts his business and personal affairs, she demands more money from him -- but will Arthur have the final word?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Greene
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Levinson, William Link
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- Guilty Conscience
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Richard Levinson / William Link Productions, Robert Papazian Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Greene
Richard Levinson, William Link
Billy Goldenberg
Stevan Larner
Parkie L. Singh
William Link, Richard Levinson, Robert Papazian
Department Leadership Roster
David Greene
Director
Richard Levinson
Writer
William Link
Writer
Robert Papazian
Producer
Stevan Larner
Director of Photography
Parkie L. Singh
Editor
Jacqueline SaintAnne
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 Guilty Conscience
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What is Guilty Conscience about?
Amid acrimonious divorce proceedings, Louise (Blythe Danner) unwittingly puts her life in danger when she contests the prenuptial agreement she signed before marrying attorney Arthur Jamison (Anthony Hopkins). He plans to kill her to resolve the situation. Armed with information on how her cheating husband conducts his business and personal affairs, she demands more money from him -- but will Arthur have the final word?
Who directed Guilty Conscience?
Guilty Conscience was directed by David Greene.
Who stars in Guilty Conscience?
The principal cast of Guilty Conscience includes Anthony Hopkins, Blythe Danner, Swoosie Kurtz, Donegan Smith, Wiley Harker.
When was Guilty Conscience released and how long is it?
Guilty Conscience was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Guilty Conscience?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Guilty Conscience was composed by Billy Goldenberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Guilty Conscience?
Guilty Conscience holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).