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title: "An Officer and a Murderer"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/an-officer-and-a-murderer-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 121437
imdb_id: "tt2223824"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 24
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# An Officer and a Murderer (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/an-officer-and-a-murderer-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: An Officer and a Murderer.
Year: 2012.
Format: Lifetime television film / TV Movie.
Genre: Crime, Drama.
Runtime: 1h 25m.
US Release Date: July 21, 2012 (at 8pm).
Subject: True story of Colonel Russell Williams, a former Colonel in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Plot: Williams was one of Canada's most powerful and respected Air Force Officers who committed numerous brutal crimes and was eventually brought down by a tenacious small town police detective.
Cast: Gary Cole, Laura Harris, Rossif Sutherland.
Director: Norma Bailey.
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        An Officer and a Murderer is a 2012 television film. This crime drama was released in the United States on July 21, 2012

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV channel, Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Norma Bailey
- **Networks / Studios**: Solo Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gary Cole** as *Russell Williams*
- **Laura Harris** as *Det. Jennifer Dobson*
- **Rossif Sutherland** as *Det. Nick Gallagher*
- **Tom Barnett** as *John Pelway*
- **Emma Campbell** as *Jodie Lavin*
- **Lisa Ciara** as *Jessica Lloyd*
- **Jamaal Grant** as *Sergeant Colvard*
- **Nahanni Johnstone** as *Mary Elizabeth Harriman*
- **Peyton Kennedy** as *Gwen Pelway*
- **Joe Vercillo** as *Officer Houghton*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch An Officer and a Murderer online?
An Officer and a Murderer is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV channel, Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is An Officer and a Murderer worth watching?
An Officer and a Murderer holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 24 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie An Officer and a Murderer and when was it released?
An Officer and a Murderer is a feature film with a runtime of 85 minutes. It was released in 2012. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed An Officer and a Murderer?
An Officer and a Murderer was directed by Norma Bailey.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [An Officer and a Murderer — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/121437)
- [An Officer and a Murderer - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Officer_and_a_Murderer)
- [An Officer and a Murderer (TV Movie 2012) - Full cast ... - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2223824/fullcredits/)
- [An Officer and a Murderer (2012) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/121437-an-officer-and-a-murderer/cast)
- [An Officer and a Murderer Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/an-officer-and-a-murderer/20050532/credits/)
- [An Officer and a Murderer streaming: watch online](https://www.justwatch.com/)

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