Murder in Paradise (1988): Cast & Where to Watch
Murder in Paradise is a 1988 crime drama directed by Sune Lund-Sørensen, starring John Martinus as Kurt, Bjørn Puggaard-Müller and Morten Grunwald. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. Stream it on Cineverse and Magellan TV.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Sune Lund-Sørensen
- Original language
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Danish - Studio
- Nordisk Film Denmark
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Murder in Paradise About?
The premise of Murder in Paradise without spoilers.
After his friend Kurt is murdered, a journalist is sent by his editor to the provinces, where a prostitute is found dead at the brothel “Paradise.” An apparently insane knife‑wielding suspect is arrested, but the case feels off. A striking photo of the suspect’s defense lawyer draws the reporter into an intrigue that could expose the city’s façade.
Murder in Paradise Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- sequel
- based on novel
Where to Watch Murder in Paradise
Stream it on Cineverse and Magellan TV. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Murder in Paradise Cast & Characters
John Martinus leads the cast as Kurt, with Bjørn Puggaard-Müller as Politimester and Morten Grunwald as Redaktør Otzen. Directed by Sune Lund-Sørensen; 42 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sune Lund-Sørensen
- John Martinus as Kurt
- Bjørn Puggaard-Müller as Politimester
- Morten Grunwald as Redaktør Otzen
- Ole Ernst as Politikommissær Ehlers
Also Starring in Murder in Paradise
· 38 more- Kirsten Lehfeldt Receptionist
- Peter Schrøder Bob, bartender
- Hans Henrik Voetmann Kaspersen, kriminalassistent
- Charlotte Sieling Lisbeth, Kurts søster
- Jan Hertz Gittes chauffør
- Lise-Lotte Norup Redaktionssekretær
- Hans Henrik Bærentsen Fængselsbetjent
- Holger Munk Stationsbetjent
- Susanne Breuning Gitte Bristol, advokat
- Tage Axelson Bartender
- Hans-Henrik Krause Redaktør Hermansen
- Kim Sørensen
- Peter Larsen Bent, transvestit
- Michael Falch Journalisten
- Preben Ravn Fængselsbetjent
- Michael Hasselflug Preben Sørensen
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- Lone Helmer Annie, Ulrichs mor
- Flemming Dyjak
- Pia Koch Bonnie
- Dennis Otto Hansen Kok
- Rasmus Haxen
- Jørgen Bidstrup
- Bo Thomas
- Lars H.U.G. Ulrich
- Einar Gensø
- Johnny Hedegaard Stump
- Johan Thiersen
- Deni Jordan
- Ahmed Rahmani
- Kim Rømer
- Finn Bredahl
- Mogens Eckert
- Anders Ulbæk
- Lars Elstrøm
- Flemming Harpelund
- Eyvind Vang Jensen
- Gunnar Obel
- Finn Rye
Murder in Paradise Also Known As
Also known as “Gyilkosság az Édenben”.
- Also known as
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- Gyilkosság az Édenben
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Murder in Paradise FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Murder in Paradise, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Murder in Paradise?
Murder in Paradise runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Murder in Paradise released?
Murder in Paradise was released on October 14, 1988.
Who directed Murder in Paradise?
Murder in Paradise was directed by Sune Lund-Sørensen.
More films by Sune Lund-Sørensen Who is in the cast of Murder in Paradise?
Murder in Paradise stars John Martinus as Kurt, Bjørn Puggaard-Müller as Politimester and Morten Grunwald as Redaktør Otzen, among 42 credited actors.
Where can I watch Murder in Paradise?
In the US, Murder in Paradise is streaming on Cineverse and Magellan TV (availability from JustWatch).
Does Murder in Paradise have a post-credit scene?
No. Murder in Paradise has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Murder in Paradise in?
The original language of Murder in Paradise is Danish.
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