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Murder: By Reason of Insanity

“The man she loves most is the man she fears most.”

★ 5.7(3)19851h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Anthony Page
Release date: 1985-10-01
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Schiller Productions Inc.

About Murder: By Reason of Insanity

Murder: By Reason of Insanity is a 1985 movie in the Crime, Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Anthony Page, starring Candice Bergen, Jürgen Prochnow and Héctor Elizondo. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Murder: By Reason of Insanity in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A married couple from Poland emigrates to the U.S.,. but things don't turn out as well as they had imaged. The husband's business fails, while his wife's career really takes off. The husband, unable to cope with the pressures of his failed business, his failing marriage and the adjustments necessary to live in a completely different society, begins to take out his frustrations on his wife.

Cast

Candice Bergen

Ewa Berwid

Jürgen Prochnow

Adam Berwid

Héctor Elizondo

Ben Haggarty

Eli Wallach

Dr. Huffman

Alison La Placa

Janet Landry

Lee Kessler

Maggie Teresi

Norman Parker

Judge Gold

Kent Williams

Dick Crowell

Keri Houlihan

Sara Berwid

Justin Gocke

Daniel Berwid

Arthur Taxier

Sergeant Mahaaski

Sloane Shelton

Nurse Karris

Themes & keywords

based on true storymurderpolish americanspousal abuseterror

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Murder: By Reason of Insanity in France?+

Murder: By Reason of Insanity is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Murder: By Reason of Insanity on Netflix?+

Murder: By Reason of Insanity is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Murder: By Reason of Insanity?+

Murder: By Reason of Insanity has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Murder: By Reason of Insanity?+

Murder: By Reason of Insanity stars Candice Bergen, Jürgen Prochnow, Héctor Elizondo, Eli Wallach and Alison La Placa.

When did Murder: By Reason of Insanity come out?+

Murder: By Reason of Insanity is a 1985 movie directed by Anthony Page.

What genre is Murder: By Reason of Insanity?+

Murder: By Reason of Insanity is Crime, Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Murder: By Reason of Insanity?+

Murder: By Reason of Insanity was directed by Anthony Page.