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Murder by Death (1976)

โ€œBy the time the world's greatest detectives figure out whodunnit... you could die laughing!โ€

7.1/10 ยท 934 votes 1h 34m pg ComedyThrillerCrimeMystery

#15 of 23 films from 1976 #725 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Robert Moore ยท Written by Neil Simon

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Overview

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.

Cast

Truman Capoteas Lionel Twain
Alec Guinnessas Butler Jamesir Bensonmum
Peter Sellersas Sidney Wang
David Nivenas Dick Charleston
Maggie Smithas Dora Charleston
James Cocoas Milo Perrier
Peter Falkas Sam Diamond
Eileen Brennanas Tess Skeffington
Elsa Lanchesteras Jessica Marbles
Estelle Winwoodas Nurse Withers
Nancy Walkeras Kitchen Maid Yetta
James Cromwellas Marcel Cassette
Richard Naritaas Willie Wang
Fay Wrayas Door Bell (archive sound) (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateJune 23, 1976
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) โ€” shorter as the 1976 average of 122 min
GenresComedy, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Box office$32,511,047
IMDbtt0074937

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Questions

How long is Murder by Death?
Murder by Death runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is Murder by Death worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 934 votes, which places it #15 of 23 films released in 1976 in this index (top 39%) and #725 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Murder by Death?
Murder by Death was directed by Robert Moore.
Who stars in Murder by Death?
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.
What is Murder by Death rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Murder by Death?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/49061.

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