A Death in California (1985): Cast
A Death in California is a 1985 drama directed by Delbert Mann, starring Barry Corbin as Jim Heusdens, Sam Elliott and Fritz Weaver. It runs 3 hours 8 minutes.
- Runtime
- 3h 8m (188 min)
- Director
- Delbert Mann
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Death in California About?
The premise of A Death in California without spoilers.
A Beverly Hills socialite becomes entangled in a volatile love‑hate relationship with a violently unstable businessman. He murders her fiancé, then rapes and torments her, leading to a shocking and unconventional courtroom showdown.
A Death in California Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- trial
- socialite
- tv mini series
- beverly hills california
- rape
- murder
- sociopath
- based on book
A Death in California Cast & Characters
Barry Corbin leads the cast as Jim Heusdens, with Sam Elliott as D. Jordan Williams and Fritz Weaver as Van Niven. Directed by Delbert Mann; 18 actors are credited in all.
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Director Delbert Mann
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Barry Corbin as Jim Heusdens -
Sam Elliott as D. Jordan Williams -
Fritz Weaver as Van Niven -
John Ashton as Bob Swalwell
Also Starring in A Death in California
· 14 more- Rance Howard Ralph Lee
- Alexis Smith Honey Niven
- Cheryl Ladd Hope Masters
- Michael Cavanaugh Gene Brooks
- George Wyner Joe Haley
- Michael Laskin Bart Finch
- Jim Haynie Dob Fowler
- Kenneth Tigar Raymond
- Kerrie Keane Shannon Foley
- Chad Allen Glenn
- Liam Sullivan Ned Nelson
- Joshua Harris Tommy
- Tom Fuccello Tony Matteo
- Jennie Gassman Nancy Ellen
More from Delbert Mann
More films directed by Delbert Mann, best-rated first: Marty, Separate Tables, Lover Come Back and Kidnapped.
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A Death in California FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director
Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Death in California, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Death in California?
A Death in California runs 3 hours 8 minutes (188 minutes).
Who directed A Death in California?
A Death in California was directed by Delbert Mann.
More films by Delbert Mann Who is in the cast of A Death in California?
A Death in California stars Barry Corbin as Jim Heusdens, Sam Elliott as D. Jordan Williams and Fritz Weaver as Van Niven, among 18 credited actors.
Does A Death in California have a post-credit scene?
No. A Death in California has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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