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Crime thriller

The Society Murders (2006): Cast

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The Society Murders is a 2006 crime thriller directed by Brendan Maher, starring Julia Blake as Margaret Wales-King, Nicholas Eadie and Daniela Farinacci. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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The Society Murders (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Brendan Maher
Genres
Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Society Murders About?

The premise of The Society Murders without spoilers.

The Society Murders refers to the April 4, 2002 killing of wealthy Melbourne couple Margaret Mary Wales‑King, 69, and her husband Paul Aloysius King, 75, perpetrated by their son Matthew Wales. The sensational case and ensuing trial attracted extensive media attention across Australia and later inspired a book and a televised film.

The Society Murders Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • trial
  • prison
  • father son relationship
  • jail
  • boy
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Cast & crew

The Society Murders Cast & Characters

Julia Blake leads the cast as Margaret Wales-King, with Nicholas Eadie as Damian Wales and Daniela Farinacci as Maritza Wales. Directed by Brendan Maher; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Brendan Maher

More films directed by Brendan Maher: Return to Nim’s Island, Sisters of War, Wide Sargasso Sea and Kidnapped.

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Cars

Cars in The Society Murders

39 cars on screen, including the 2005 Holden Calais VZ and the 1998 Nissan Patrol.

All 39 cars
  • 2005 Holden Calais VZ in The Society Murders 2005 Holden Calais VZ Important role
  • 1998 Nissan Patrol in The Society Murders 1998 Nissan Patrol Important role
  • 1999 Land-Rover Discovery Series II in The Society Murders 1999 Land-Rover Discovery Series II Minor role
  • 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG W203 in The Society Murders 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG W203 Minor role
Details

The Society Murders Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Asesinatos de la Sociedad” and “Assassinats a l'alta societat”.

Also known as
  • Asesinatos de la Sociedad
  • Assassinats a l'alta societat

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FAQ

The Society Murders FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Society Murders, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Society Murders?

The Society Murders runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Society Murders released?

The Society Murders was released on June 18, 2006.

Who directed The Society Murders?

The Society Murders was directed by Brendan Maher.

More films by Brendan Maher

Who is in the cast of The Society Murders?

The Society Murders stars Julia Blake as Margaret Wales-King, Nicholas Eadie as Damian Wales and Daniela Farinacci as Maritza Wales, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Society Murders have a post-credit scene?

No. The Society Murders has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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