Happy Face Murders
"They were searching for a killer. She was searching for a way out."
Originally released in 1999. Happy Face Murders is a thriller/crime film. directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith.
Starring Ann-Margret, Marg Helgenberger, and Henry Thomas
Synopsis
An eccentric older woman implicates her brutal & controlling lover in the murder of a young girl. Absorbed with "Murder She Wrote" and "Matlock", she creates details of the murder from clues she picks up from the detectives on the case. Implicating herself and sentenced to jail, she then recants her testimony. But no one believes her until clues surface from the real killer that he is still out there, has killed before, and will kill again. He signs his messages with Happy Faces.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ann-Margret
as Lorraine Petrovich
Marg Helgenberger
as Jen Powell
Henry Thomas
as Dylan McCarthy
Nicholas Campbell
as Rusty Zuvic
Rick Peters
as Billy Lee Peterson
David McIlwraith
as Alan Sanford
Bruce Gray
as Ephraim Quince
J.C. MacKenzie
as Ed Baker
Emily Hampshire
as Tracy Billings
Anthony J. Mifsud
as Gary Martin
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Cosgrove/Meurer Productions
- Showtime Networks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Face Murders about?
An eccentric older woman implicates her brutal & controlling lover in the murder of a young girl. Absorbed with "Murder She Wrote" and "Matlock", she creates details of the murder from clues she pi...
Who directed Happy Face Murders?
Happy Face Murders was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith.
How long is Happy Face Murders?
Happy Face Murders has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Happy Face Murders released?
Happy Face Murders was released on September 5, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Happy Face Murders?
The main cast of Happy Face Murders includes Ann-Margret, Marg Helgenberger, Henry Thomas, Nicholas Campbell, Rick Peters.