Reflections of Murder
Synopsis
The wife and mistress of the abusive headmaster of a boy's school plot and carry out his murder. They dump his body in the murky swimming pool at the school and await for it to surface. After several days, some unusual circumstances point to clues that he is not dead after all.
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Tuesday Weld
Vicky
Joan Hackett
Claire Elliott
Sam Waterston
Michael Elliott
Lucille Benson
Mrs. Turner
Michael Lerner
Jerry Steele
R.G. Armstrong
Mr. Turner
Ed Bernard
Coroner
William Turner
Mr. Griffiths
Lance Kerwin
Chip
Sandra Coburn
Woman
Rita Conde
Maid
Sam Henriot
David
John Levin
Keith
James A. Newcombe
Peter
Don Sparks
Photographer
Jesse Vint
Cop on Freeway
Pattie J. Barbosa
Girl on the Beach (uncredited)
Daniel Selby
Student (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Badham
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Narcejac, Carol Sobieski, Pierre Boileau
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- Reflections of Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- ABC Circle Films, Aaron Rosenberg/Charles Lederer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Badham
Thomas Narcejac, Carol Sobieski, Pierre Boileau
Billy Goldenberg
Mario Tosi
David Rawlins
Aaron Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
John Badham
Director
Boris Leven
Production Design
Mario Tosi
Director of Photography
David Rawlins
Editor
Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reflections of Murder
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What is Reflections of Murder about?
The wife and mistress of the abusive headmaster of a boy's school plot and carry out his murder. They dump his body in the murky swimming pool at the school and await for it to surface. After several days, some unusual circumstances point to clues that he is not dead after all.
Who directed Reflections of Murder?
Reflections of Murder was directed by John Badham.
Who stars in Reflections of Murder?
The principal cast of Reflections of Murder includes Tuesday Weld, Joan Hackett, Sam Waterston, Lucille Benson, Michael Lerner.
When was Reflections of Murder released and how long is it?
Reflections of Murder was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Reflections of Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Reflections of Murder was composed by Billy Goldenberg.
Is Reflections of Murder based on a book or true story?
Reflections of Murder is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Narcejac", Novel: "Pierre Boileau".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Reflections of Murder?
Reflections of Murder holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).