Menu for Murder (1990): Cast
Menu for Murder is a 1990 mystery comedy directed by Larry Peerce, starring Rod McCary as Tony Mayfield, Julia Duffy and Ed Marinaro. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Larry Peerce
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Von Zerneck Sertner Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Menu for Murder About?
The premise of Menu for Murder without spoilers.
Joanne Mayfield, dictatorial head of the parent‑school commission, alienates the other women. When she collapses and dies after a sandwich at a party, Susan, who served the food, becomes the prime suspect. Detective Joe Russo interrogates Susan, they become friends, and he asks her to assist—a request she eagerly accepts, to her husband’s amusement.
Menu for Murder Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- poisoning
- car chase
- murder
- based on novel
Menu for Murder Cast & Characters
Rod McCary leads the cast as Tony Mayfield, with Julia Duffy as Susan Henshaw and Ed Marinaro as Detective Joe Russo. Directed by Larry Peerce; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Larry Peerce
- Rod McCary as Tony Mayfield
- Julia Duffy as Susan Henshaw
- Ed Marinaro as Detective Joe Russo
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Casper Van Dien as Life Guard
Also Starring in Menu for Murder
· 19 more- Morgan Fairchild Paula Preston
- Cindy Williams Connie Mann
- Edie McClurg Patsy Webber
- Earl Boen Principal Gene Naylor
- Douglas Barr Charles Henshaw
- Marla Gibbs Marty Hallard
- Jane Carr Charlene Voss
- David Groh Harry Alberts
- Joan Van Ark Julia Alberts
- Will Estes Chad Henshaw
- Eric Poppick Sharples
- Allan Wasserman Police Sergeant
- Roger Rook Police Officer
- Robin Mattson Jan Mayfield
- Mort Sertner Desk Sergeant
- Dennis Holahan Steve Mann
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- Charles C. Stevenson Jr. Reverend
- Chance Boyer Kevin Alberts
- Krista Murphy Chrissie Henshaw
More from Larry Peerce
More films directed by Larry Peerce, best-rated first: Two-Minute Warning, Second Honeymoon, The Test of Love and Holy Joe.
Menu for Murder Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Murder at the P.T.A. Luncheon” and “Mit dem Essen kam der Tod”.
- Also known as
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- Murder at the P.T.A. Luncheon
- Mit dem Essen kam der Tod
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Movies Like Menu for Murder
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Murder Party, Murder on the Campus and The Menu.
Menu for Murder FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Menu for Murder, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Menu for Murder?
Menu for Murder runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Menu for Murder released?
Menu for Murder was released on December 4, 1990.
Who directed Menu for Murder?
Menu for Murder was directed by Larry Peerce.
More films by Larry Peerce Who is in the cast of Menu for Murder?
Menu for Murder stars Rod McCary as Tony Mayfield, Julia Duffy as Susan Henshaw and Ed Marinaro as Detective Joe Russo, among 23 credited actors.
Does Menu for Murder have a post-credit scene?
No. Menu for Murder has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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