Movie

Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture

★ 7.0(5)19901h 44m

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Good to know

Director: Frank Pierson
Release date: 1990-09-09
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: HBO Films

About Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture

Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture is a 1990 movie in the Thriller, Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Frank Pierson, starring Roy Scheider, Bonnie Bedelia and Arliss Howard. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Raymond Eames, a small-time drug dealer, has been sentenced to death for the shooting death of a policeman. After seven years of appeals are exhausted, the date of his execution arrives. His last request is that his execution be photographed. Eames selects Paul Marish, a jaded Pulitzer Prize winning photographer, who is convinced by his agent to visit the small town in Georgia. Sensing a big story, Marish's agent sends in a reporter from Time magazine, and together they begin to investigate the events surrounding the murder, in a small town where emotions are high and opinions are fixed.

Cast

Roy Scheider

Paul Marish

Bonnie Bedelia

Hannah McGrath

Arliss Howard

Raymond Eames

Andre Braugher

Dan Weston

Robert Carradine

Police Sgt. Jerry Brown

Marc Macaulay

Supt. Stanton

Antoni Corone

Mike Knighton

Tom Nowicki

Steve March

Tom Schuster

Jake Rusher

Tom Kouchalakos

Burke

Mark McCracken

Nathanson

Bob Barnes

Gov. Dean

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture in Portugal?+

Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Portugal. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture on Netflix?+

Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture is not on Netflix in Portugal right now.

How long is Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture?+

Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture?+

Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture stars Roy Scheider, Bonnie Bedelia, Arliss Howard, Andre Braugher and Robert Carradine.

When did Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture come out?+

Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture is a 1990 movie directed by Frank Pierson.

What genre is Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture?+

Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture is Thriller, Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture?+

Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture was directed by Frank Pierson.