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The Staircase (2004): Cast

The Staircase (2004) movie poster

The Staircase is a 2004 crime documentary directed by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, starring Michael Peterson, Bill Peterson and David Rudolf.

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The Staircase (2004) movie poster
Genres
Crime , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Staircase About?

The premise of The Staircase without spoilers.

Documentary filmmaker Jean‑Xavier de Lestrade presents a courtroom thriller that examines the 2001 murder trial of Michael Peterson, charged with killing his wife Kathleen, whose body was found on the home’s staircase. With access to Peterson’s lawyers and family, series follows the defense’s strategy and offers a twisty view of American justice.

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Cast & crew

The Staircase Cast

Michael Peterson leads the cast, with Bill Peterson and David Rudolf. Directed by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Staircase

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From the director

More from Jean-Xavier de Lestrade

More films directed by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade: The Staircase II: The Last Chance and Murder on a Sunday Morning.

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Videos

The Staircase Videos

The featurette of The Staircase.

The Staircase | The Owl Theory | Netflix
Details

The Staircase Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Morte na Escadaria” and “楼梯杀妻案”.

Also known as
  • Morte na Escadaria
  • 楼梯杀妻案
  • 楼梯悬案
  • Murhaportaat?
  • 계단: 아내가 죽었다
  • Подозрения
  • El crimen de la escalera
  • המדרגות
  • Soupçons
  • Schody
  • Trappan
  • The Staircase: Tod auf der Treppe
+1 more
  • 15 年來的樓梯案訴訟

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FAQ

The Staircase FAQ: Cast, Director & Post-Credit Scene

Director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Staircase, each answered in a sentence.

Who directed The Staircase?

The Staircase was directed by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade.

More films by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade

Who is in the cast of The Staircase?

The Staircase stars Michael Peterson, Bill Peterson and David Rudolf, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Staircase have a post-credit scene?

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

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