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Lizzie Borden Took an Ax (2014): Cast & Plot

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Lizzie Borden Took an Ax is a 2014 drama thriller directed by Nick Gomez, starring Christina Ricci as Lizzie Borden, Sara Botsford and Stephen McHattie. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Lizzie Borden Took an Ax (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Nick Gomez
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Mystery
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lizzie Borden Took an Ax About?

The premise of Lizzie Borden Took an Ax without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In 1892, Lizzie Borden was tried for the ax murders of her parents. The case ignited a national sensation, with newspapers across the country publishing sensationalized accounts of the trial and fueling speculation about Lizzie’s guilt. The film explores the scandal and the enduring mystery surrounding the events, examining the courtroom proceedings and the intense public scrutiny that followed. It delves into the circumstances that led to the infamous crime and the lasting impact it had on Lizzie Borden’s legacy.

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Cast & crew

Lizzie Borden Took an Ax Cast & Characters

Christina Ricci leads the cast as Lizzie Borden, with Sara Botsford as Abby Morse Borden and Stephen McHattie as Andrew Borden. Directed by Nick Gomez; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Nick Gomez

More films directed by Nick Gomez, best-rated first: Drowning Mona, Illtown, New Jersey Drive and Laws of Gravity.

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Plot

Lizzie Borden Took an Ax Plot Summary

What happens in Lizzie Borden Took an Ax from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In August 1892, Fall River, Massachusetts, Lizzie Borden Christina Ricci is a Sunday school teacher who discovers the brutal murder scene: her father, Andrew Borden Stephen McHattie, and her stepmother, Abby Borden Sara Botsford, lie dead. The shock reverberates through the town as investigators comb through the house, turning a quiet family home into a crime scene, while the looming question of motive and method hangs in the air like a heavy hush.

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How Well Do You Know Lizzie Borden Took an Ax?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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In which Massachusetts city do the Borden murders take place?

Details

Lizzie Borden Took an Ax Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “A arma de Lizzie Borden (2014)” and “Lizzie Borden baltát fogott”.

Also known as
  • A arma de Lizzie Borden (2014)
  • Lizzie Borden baltát fogott
  • A arma de Lizzie Borden
  • Лиззи Борден взяла топор
  • Lizzie Borden a-t-elle tué ses parents ?
  • Lizzie Borden chwyta za siekierę
  • Lizzie Borden fejszét fogott
  • Il caso di Lizzie Borden
  • Dvojnásobná vražedkyně Lizzie Bordenová
  • Лизи Бордън хвана брадвата
  • Dvojnásobná vrahyňa Lizzie Bordenová
  • 持斧的女人
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  • MONSTER モンスター
  • El Crimen de Lizzie

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Lizzie Borden Took an Ax FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Lizzie Borden Took an Ax, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lizzie Borden Took an Ax?

Lizzie Borden Took an Ax runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Lizzie Borden Took an Ax released?

Lizzie Borden Took an Ax was released on January 25, 2014.

Who directed Lizzie Borden Took an Ax?

Lizzie Borden Took an Ax was directed by Nick Gomez.

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Who is in the cast of Lizzie Borden Took an Ax?

Lizzie Borden Took an Ax stars Christina Ricci as Lizzie Borden, Sara Botsford as Abby Morse Borden and Stephen McHattie as Andrew Borden, among 18 credited actors.

Does Lizzie Borden Took an Ax have a post-credit scene?

No. Lizzie Borden Took an Ax has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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