Happy Face Murders
“They were searching for a killer. She was searching for a way out.”
Synopsis
An eccentric older woman implicates her brutal & controlling lover in the murder of a young girl. Absorbed with "Murder She Wrote" and "Matlock", she creates details of the murder from clues she picks up from the detectives on the case. Implicating herself and sentenced to jail, she then recants her testimony. But no one believes her until clues surface from the real killer that he is still out there, has killed before, and will kill again. He signs his messages with Happy Faces.
Top Cast
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Ann-Margret
Lorraine Petrovich
Marg Helgenberger
Jen Powell
Henry Thomas
Dylan McCarthy
Nicholas Campbell
Rusty Zuvic
Rick Peters
Billy Lee Peterson
David McIlwraith
Alan Sanford
Bruce Gray
Ephraim Quince
J.C. MacKenzie
Ed Baker
Emily Hampshire
Tracy Billings
Anthony J. Mifsud
Gary Martin
Christina Collins
Nancy Severn
Sean Dick
Charlie Severn
Lynne Deragon
Virginia Billings
Raoul Bhaneja
Dr. Mike Strong
Katya Gardner
Rachel
James Downing
Jake
Carole Mackereth
Laura
Sarain Boylan
Jill Watkins
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Trenchard-Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- John Pielmeier
- Original Score
- Peter Bernstein
- Original Title
- Happy Face Murders
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Cosgrove/Meurer Productions, Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Trenchard-Smith
John Pielmeier
Peter Bernstein
Albert J. Dunk
Bill Goddard
John Cosgrove, Diane Jeanné, Terry Dunn Meurer, Ned Welsh
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Trenchard-Smith
Director
John Pielmeier
Writer
Alison Reid
Stunt Coordinator
Diane Jeanné
Producer
Ned Welsh
Producer
Albert J. Dunk
Director of Photography
Bill Goddard
Editor
Ed Hanna
Production Design
Alex Kavanagh
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Face Murders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Happy Face Murders about?
An eccentric older woman implicates her brutal & controlling lover in the murder of a young girl. Absorbed with "Murder She Wrote" and "Matlock", she creates details of the murder from clues she picks up from the detectives on the case. Implicating herself and sentenced to jail, she then recants her testimony. But no one believes her until clues surface from the real killer that he is still out there, has killed before, and will kill again. He signs his messages with Happy Faces.
Who directed Happy Face Murders?
Happy Face Murders was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith.
Who stars in Happy Face Murders?
The principal cast of Happy Face Murders includes Ann-Margret, Marg Helgenberger, Henry Thomas, Nicholas Campbell, Rick Peters.
When was Happy Face Murders released and how long is it?
Happy Face Murders was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Happy Face Murders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Happy Face Murders was composed by Peter Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Happy Face Murders?
Happy Face Murders holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).