Murder by Death
"By the time the world's greatest detectives figure out whodunnit... you could die laughing!"
Originally released in 1976. Murder by Death is a comedy/crime film. directed by Robert Moore.
Starring Truman Capote, Alec Guinness, and Peter Sellers
Synopsis
Lionel Twain invites the world's five greatest detectives to a 'dinner and murder'. Included are a blind butler, a deaf-mute maid, screams, spinning rooms, secret passages, false identities and more plot turns and twists than are decently allowed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 23, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (867 votes)
Box Office
$32.5M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Truman Capote
as Lionel Twain
Alec Guinness
as Butler Jamesir Bensonmum
Peter Sellers
as Sidney Wang
David Niven
as Dick Charleston
Maggie Smith
as Dora Charleston
James Coco
as Milo Perrier
Peter Falk
as Sam Diamond
Eileen Brennan
as Tess Skeffington
Elsa Lanchester
as Jessica Marbles
Estelle Winwood
as Nurse Withers
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $32,511,047
Production Companies
- Rastar Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murder by Death about?
Lionel Twain invites the world's five greatest detectives to a 'dinner and murder'. Included are a blind butler, a deaf-mute maid, screams, spinning rooms, secret passages, false identities and mor...
Who directed Murder by Death?
Murder by Death was directed by Robert Moore.
How long is Murder by Death?
Murder by Death has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Murder by Death released?
Murder by Death was released on June 23, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Murder by Death?
The main cast of Murder by Death includes Truman Capote, Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers, David Niven, Maggie Smith.
Is Murder by Death worth watching?
Murder by Death has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 867 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.