Making a Case for Murder
“The Truth Will Come Out!”
Synopsis
In December, 1986, 3 black men ran into car trouble in Howard Beach, a middle-class neighborhood in New York City. Unable to start their car, they sought refuge in a nearby restaurant. What happened later that night shocked the entire city.
Top Cast
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Daniel J. Travanti
Joe Hynes
William Daniels
Slaney
Joe Morton
Cederic Sandiford
Cliff Gorman
Bernstein
Dan Lauria
Doug
Regina Taylor
Gina
Gerry Becker
Ed Boyer
Kurt Naebig
Robert Riley
Johnny O'Donnell
Jon Lester
Gregory Alan Williams
Charlie Brasher
Laura Whyte
Pat Hynes
Julianne Buescher
Theresa Fisher
Fredric Stone
Gary Ross
Joe Greco
Harry Gammons
Jack McLaughlin-Gray
Judge Kolonelos
Bruce A. Young
Michael
Bill Cwikowski
Ted
Michael Nathanael Robinson
Jason Ladone
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Lowry
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Bello
- Original Score
- Jonathan Elias
- Original Title
- Making a Case for Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- World International Network, Patchett Kaufman Entertainment, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Lowry
Steve Bello
Jonathan Elias
Ron Fortunato
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
J. Boyce Harman Jr., Kenneth Kaufman, Tom Patchett
Department Leadership Roster
J. Boyce Harman Jr.
Producer
Jay Hurley
Costume Design
Ron Fortunato
Director of Photography
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Editor
Dick Lowry
Director
Steve Bello
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Making a Case for Murder
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What is Making a Case for Murder about?
In December, 1986, 3 black men ran into car trouble in Howard Beach, a middle-class neighborhood in New York City. Unable to start their car, they sought refuge in a nearby restaurant. What happened later that night shocked the entire city.
Who directed Making a Case for Murder?
Making a Case for Murder was directed by Dick Lowry.
Who stars in Making a Case for Murder?
The principal cast of Making a Case for Murder includes Daniel J. Travanti, William Daniels, Joe Morton, Cliff Gorman, Dan Lauria.
When was Making a Case for Murder released and how long is it?
Making a Case for Murder was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Making a Case for Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Making a Case for Murder was composed by Jonathan Elias.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Making a Case for Murder?
Making a Case for Murder holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).