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Murder Story (1989)

Movie ★ 5.0 89 min

Horror Crime Mystery Thriller

Aspiring young novelist Tony Zonis (Alexis Denisof) wants to write the next great suspense thriller, so he decides to study the work of master crime writer, Willard Hope (Christopher Lee). Together, they pick through random newspaper stories, looking for the unusual event that will make a good thriller. What they find is murder. A government cover-up... an international scandal... and the bodies are just beginning to fall into place. Now Tony isn't just writing the next best-seller... he's writing his own obituary.

Markus Innocenti Director Edward Arno Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 24, 1989
Runtime
89 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0097930
Language
,
Studio
Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer, Contracts International, Reeve and Partners

Cast

Christopher Lee Christopher Lee Willard Hope Alexis Denisof Alexis Denisof Tony Zonis Bruce Boa Bruce Boa Corrigan Stacia Burton Marty Kieron Jecchinis Kieron Jecchinis Eric Jeff Harding Jeff Harding Larry DeLeo Garrick Hagon Garrick Hagon Ben Zonis Marie Stillin Judy Zonis Bill Bailey Billy Van Wyck / Kielman William Jongeneel Toe-Jam Pamela Teves Pamela Teves Mrs. Weber Michael Krass Roach Bonnie Williams Julie Danny Sherman Roach's Buddy Natasja Kloosterman Party Girl Petra Stork Waitress George Isherwood The Neighbor Joe Weston Louis

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Frequently asked questions

What is Murder Story about?
Aspiring young novelist Tony Zonis (Alexis Denisof) wants to write the next great suspense thriller, so he decides to study the work of master crime writer, Willard Hope (Christopher Lee). Together, they pick through random newspaper stories, looking for the unusual event that will make a good thriller. What they find is murder. A government cover-up... an international scandal... and the bodies are just beginning to fall into place. Now Tony isn't just writing the next best-seller... he's writing his own obituary.
Who directed Murder Story?
Murder Story was directed by Markus Innocenti, Edward Arno.
Who stars in Murder Story?
Murder Story stars Christopher Lee, Alexis Denisof, Bruce Boa, Stacia Burton.
When was Murder Story released?
Murder Story is a 1989 horror, crime, mystery, thriller film.
Where can I watch Murder Story?
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