Movie

A Murder of Quality

★ 5.6(27)19911h 43m

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Good to know

Director: Gavin Millar
Release date: 1991-10-04
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Portobello Pictures

About A Murder of Quality

A Murder of Quality is a 1991 movie in the Mystery, Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Gavin Millar, starring Denholm Elliott, Joss Ackland and Glenda Jackson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Murder of Quality in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

At the request of his old war time colleague Ailsa Brimley, George Smiley agrees to look into the murder of Stella Rode. Brimley had only just received a letter from her saying she feared for her life at her husband's hand. The husband, Stanley Rode teaches at Carne School, but Smiley is doubtful that he had anything to do with his wife's death. As Smiley investigates, he learns that Stella was a nosy busybody who loved to learn other's little secrets and then gossip about them - or possibly blackmail them. When a student is killed and Smiley unearths a secret, he has the evidence to name the killer.Based on John Le Carré's 1962 thriller (his first) in which George Smiley is brought out of spy retirement to solve a murder in a British public school. The setting is based on Le Carre"s own schooldays in Sherborne and his brief experience teaching at Eton.

Cast

Denholm Elliott

George Smiley

Joss Ackland

Terence Fielding

Glenda Jackson

Alisa Brimley

Billie Whitelaw

Mad Janie

David Threlfall

Stanley Rode

Ronald Pickup

Felix D'Arcy

Matthew Scurfield

Inspector Rigby

Christian Bale

Tim Perkins

Diane Fletcher

Shane Hecht

Fiona Walker

Dorothy D'Arcy

Nick Reding

Sgt. Mellor

Michael Cochrane

Charles Hecht

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Murder of Quality in Portugal?+

A Murder of Quality is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Portugal. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Murder of Quality on Netflix?+

A Murder of Quality is not on Netflix in Portugal right now.

How long is A Murder of Quality?+

A Murder of Quality has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in A Murder of Quality?+

A Murder of Quality stars Denholm Elliott, Joss Ackland, Glenda Jackson, Billie Whitelaw and David Threlfall.

When did A Murder of Quality come out?+

A Murder of Quality is a 1991 movie directed by Gavin Millar.

What genre is A Murder of Quality?+

A Murder of Quality is Mystery, Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed A Murder of Quality?+

A Murder of Quality was directed by Gavin Millar.