Killjoy (1981): Cast & Where to Watch
Killjoy is a 1981 mystery thriller directed by John Llewellyn Moxey, starring Kim Basinger as Laury Medford, Robert Culp and Ann Wedgeworth. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- John Llewellyn Moxey
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lorimar Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Killjoy About?
The premise of Killjoy without spoilers.
At City General Hospital, two young doctors battle for Laury Medford, whose father chairs the board. Marrying her could fast‑track the chief‑of‑staff post. As the rivalry intensifies, a senior staff member—mother of one doctor—plots to aid her son, while a mysterious outsider claims to have known the dead woman. Is Laury’s murder real or a hoax? The answer appears in the final freeze‑frame.
Killjoy Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- hitchcockian
- soap opera
- nurse
- doctor
- murder
- jealous fiancee
- playboy
- possessive mother
- lover
- multiple suspects
- police investigation
- murder investigation
+6 more Show fewer
- cheating
- whodunit
- stabbed to death
- homicide detective
- morgue
- police detective
Where to Watch Killjoy
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Killjoy Cast & Characters
Kim Basinger leads the cast as Laury Medford, with Robert Culp as Lou Corbin and Ann Wedgeworth as Rosie. Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Llewellyn Moxey
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Kim Basinger as Laury Medford -
Robert Culp as Lou Corbin -
Ann Wedgeworth as Rosie - Arthur Roberts as TV Doctor
Also Starring in Killjoy
· 8 more- John Rubinstein Dr. Paul Trenton
- Stephen Macht Dr. Max Heller
- Nancy Marchand Dr. Martha Trenton
- Helene Winston Mrs. Goodman
- Ann Dusenberry Joy Morgan / Elaine Steel
- Kelly Jean Peters Mary Roberts
- Terry Burns Dr. Joe Jacobs
- Francine Verrett Nurse
Cars in Killjoy
1 car on screen: the 1975 Maserati Merak.
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1975 Maserati Merak Important role
Killjoy Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Who Murdered Joy Morgan?” and “Morte Suspeita”.
- Also known as
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- Who Murdered Joy Morgan?
- Morte Suspeita
- ¿Quién mató a Joy Morgan?
- Killjoy - Mörderische Begegnung
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Killjoy FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Killjoy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Killjoy?
Killjoy runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Killjoy released?
Killjoy was released on August 24, 1981.
Who directed Killjoy?
Killjoy was directed by John Llewellyn Moxey.
More films by John Llewellyn Moxey Who is in the cast of Killjoy?
Killjoy stars Kim Basinger as Laury Medford, Robert Culp as Lou Corbin and Ann Wedgeworth as Rosie, among 12 credited actors.
Where can I watch Killjoy?
In the US, Killjoy is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Killjoy have a post-credit scene?
No. Killjoy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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