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A Kind of Murder
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A Kind of Murder

2016-12-16 · 96 min · ★ 5.4

Drama · Thriller · Crime

In 1960s New York, Walter Stackhouse is a rich, successful architect and unhappily married to the beautiful but damaged Clara. His desire to be free of her feeds his obsession with Kimmel, a man suspected of brutally murdering his own wife. When Walter and Kimmel's lives become dangerously intertwined, a ruthless police detective becomes convinced he has found the murderer. But as the lines blur between innocence and intent, who, in fact, is the real killer?

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Directors
Andy Goddard
Production companies
Killer Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Patrick WilsonPatrick WilsonWalter Stackhouse
Jessica BielJessica BielClara Stackhouse
Haley BennettHaley BennettEllie Briess
Eddie MarsanEddie MarsanMarty Kimmel
Vincent KartheiserVincent KartheiserLaurence Corby
Jon OsbeckJon OsbeckJon Carr
Radek LordRadek LordTony Ricco
Christine DyeChristine DyeClaudia
Kelly MengelkochKelly MengelkochHelen Kimmel
Corrie DanieleyCorrie DanieleyBetty Ireton
Ian ShortBill Ireton
Ken StrunkKen StrunkMr. Philpott
Jennifer EnskatJennifer EnskatMrs. Philpott
Buz DavisDetective Harvey
Barry MulhollandCaptain Millard
Richard HagermanBus Driver
Michael Douglas HallMr. De Vries
Chris BortzBarman
Michael Joseph Thomas WardMichael Joseph Thomas WardDr. Prowler
Emily ScottMartha

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