Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses
Synopsis
Dr. Maxwell is called in to investigate the kidnapping of a prize race horse. When the case leads to murder, Maxwell and Detective Bryant suspect the horse's owner.
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Top Cast
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Dick Van Dyke
Dr. Jonathan Maxwell
Barry Van Dyke
Mike Bryant
Shane van Dyke
Ben Manners
Stacy Edwards
Diana Brawley
Ray Abruzzo
Bernard Alger
Brad Beyer
Jake Brawley
Ralph Waite
Jacob Brawley
Erica Gimpel
Police Sgt. Joanne Matterson
Tomas Arana
Rene De Leon
Marina Black
Tiffany Brawley
Keith Harvey
Pops Alfaro
Navid Negahban
Sheik Ahmad
Eric Pierpoint
Captain Raymond Cain
Caroline Lagerfelt
Mary Bergin
Landon H. Lewis Jr.
Chief Jerry Parnell
Earl Graham
Auctioneer
Michael Rose
Man
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Detective (Uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David S. Cass Sr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Bridget Terry
- Original Score
- Joe Kraemer
- Original Title
- Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- RHI Entertainment, Alpine Medien Productions, Larry Levinson Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David S. Cass Sr.
Bridget Terry
Joe Kraemer
Brian Shanley
Andrew Vona
Dean Hargrove, Brian Gordon, Erik Olson, Larry Levinson, Robert Halmi Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
David S. Cass Sr.
Director
Andrew Vona
Editor
Niko Vilaivongs
Production Design
Brian Shanley
Director of Photography
Brian Gordon
Producer
Erik Olson
Producer
Bridget Terry
Writer
Jerry Wills
Stunt Coordinator
Joe Kraemer
Original Music Composer
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 Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses about?
Dr. Maxwell is called in to investigate the kidnapping of a prize race horse. When the case leads to murder, Maxwell and Detective Bryant suspect the horse's owner.
Who directed Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses?
Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses was directed by David S. Cass Sr..
Who stars in Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses?
The principal cast of Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses includes Dick Van Dyke, Barry Van Dyke, Shane van Dyke, Stacy Edwards, Ray Abruzzo.
When was Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses released and how long is it?
Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses was composed by Joe Kraemer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses?
Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).