Murder: By Reason of Insanity (1985): Cast & Where to Watch
Murder: By Reason of Insanity is a 1985 crime drama directed by Anthony Page, starring Eli Wallach as Dr. Huffman, Jürgen Prochnow and Candice Bergen. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Anthony Page
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Schiller Productions Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Murder: By Reason of Insanity About?
The premise of Murder: By Reason of Insanity without spoilers.
The man she loves most is also the one she fears most. A Polish couple emigrates to the United States, hoping for a better life, but the husband’s business collapses while his wife’s career soars. Overwhelmed by financial loss, a failing marriage and cultural strain, he begins to vent his frustration on her, heightening tension.
Murder: By Reason of Insanity Themes & Keywords
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- polish immigrant
- polish american
- nurse
- murder
- judge
- insanity
- immigrant
- husband wife relationship
- fear
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- based on article
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- based on true story
Where to Watch Murder: By Reason of Insanity
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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Murder: By Reason of Insanity Cast & Characters
Eli Wallach leads the cast as Dr. Huffman, with Jürgen Prochnow as Adam Berwid and Candice Bergen as Ewa Berwid. Directed by Anthony Page; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Director Anthony Page
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Candice Bergen as Ewa Berwid -
Wendy Crewson as Irene Tremayne (uncredited)
Also Starring in Murder: By Reason of Insanity
· 28 more- Clark Johnson Technician (uncredited)
- John Welsh Salesman
- Héctor Elizondo Ben Haggarty
- Jan Rubeš Giorgi Denerenko (uncredited)
- Susan Ruttan Judge M. Tyson
- Timothy Webber Guy Sterling (uncredited)
- Kate Lynch Eleanor Sterling (uncredited)
- Tom Everett Mr. Olson
- Kavi Raz Dr. Honrada
- Arthur Taxier Sergeant Mahaaski
- Kent Williams Dick Crowell
- Al White Staggers
- Karl Lukas Speaker at Polish Hall
- Paul Drake Donnie
- Sloane Shelton Nurse Karris
- Henry Yuk Dr. Chang
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- Norman Parker Judge Gold
- Katherine Wallach 911 Operator
- Keri Houlihan Sara Berwid
- Robert Hover Tom
- Sharon Madden Dr. Johnson
- Lee Kessler Maggie Teresi
- David Haney Janitor
- Justin Gocke Daniel Berwid
- Alison La Placa Janet Landry
- Edgar J. Scherick Howard Norton
- Gary Wichard Gerry
- Kenny Burke Pilgrim Inmate
Cars in Murder: By Reason of Insanity
59 cars on screen, including the 1978 Audi 5000 C2 and the 1981 Dodge Ram Wagon.
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1978 Audi 5000 C2 Minor role -
1981 Dodge Ram Wagon Minor role -
1979 Dodge Sportsman Minor role -
1979 Dodge St. Regis Minor role
Murder: By Reason of Insanity Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Ich muß sie töten” and “Fri att döda”.
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- Ich muß sie töten
- Fri att döda
- Crime ou Loucura
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Murder: By Reason of Insanity FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Murder: By Reason of Insanity, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Murder: By Reason of Insanity?
Murder: By Reason of Insanity runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Murder: By Reason of Insanity released?
Murder: By Reason of Insanity was released on October 1, 1985.
Who directed Murder: By Reason of Insanity?
Murder: By Reason of Insanity was directed by Anthony Page.
More films by Anthony Page Who is in the cast of Murder: By Reason of Insanity?
Murder: By Reason of Insanity stars Eli Wallach as Dr. Huffman, Jürgen Prochnow as Adam Berwid and Candice Bergen as Ewa Berwid, among 32 credited actors.
Where can I watch Murder: By Reason of Insanity?
In the US, Murder: By Reason of Insanity is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Murder: By Reason of Insanity have a post-credit scene?
No. Murder: By Reason of Insanity has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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