
The Movie Murderer
1970-02-02 · 99 min · ★ 6.9
An experienced arson investigator takes along his young associate as they try to find an arsonist who is burning down movie sets.
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- Directors
- Boris Sagal
- Production companies
- Universal Television
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Arthur KennedyAngus MacGregor
Warren OatesAlfred Fisher
Tom SelleckMike Beaudine
Jeff CoreyCollier Landis
Norma CraneEllen Farrington
Robert WebberKarel Kessler
Russell JohnsonCliff Thomas
Nita TalbotLois Warwick
Severn DardenJimmy Apache
Elisha Cook Jr.Willie Peanuts
Henry JonesMartin Moss
Steve SandorKing Kong
Ned GlassHotel clerk
Woodrow ParfreyLinderman
Frank CampanellaArson Lieutentant
Mark AllenPete Holland
Milton FromeJacob SilasTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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