Making a Case for Murder 1989
“The Truth Will Come Out!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Director
- Dick Lowry
- Networks
- World International Network, Patchett Kaufman Entertainment, NBC
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Making a Case for Murder?
Topic: Film "Making a Case for Murder" (1989). Target Audience: Public reference site (encyclopedic prose).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 4, 1989
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- World International Network, Patchett Kaufman Entertainment, NBC
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, History, TV Movie
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 10.0/10 from 1 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~94 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- World International Network, Patchett Kaufman Entertainment, NBC
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Topic: Film "Making a Case for Murder" (1989).
Target Audience: Public reference site (encyclopedic prose).
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Title: Making a Case for Murder (also referred to as Howard Beach: Making a Case for Murder).
Release Date: 12/04/1989 (US).
Genre: Crime, Drama, History, TV Movie.
Rating: PG-13.
Runtime: 1h 34m.
Director: Dick Lowry.
Cast: Daniel J. Travanti, William Daniels, Joe Morton, Cliff Gorman.
Plot: In December 1986, three black men experienced car trouble in Howard Beach, a middle-class neighborhood in New York City. Unable to start their car, they sought refuge in a nearby restaurant. The events that followed that night shocked the city, leading to courtroom drama.
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Making a Case for Murder is a 1989 television movie directed by Dick Lowry. Classified under the genres of crime, drama, history, and TV
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“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Making a Case for Murder worth watching?
Making a Case for Murder holds a community rating of 10.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Making a Case for Murder and when was it released?
Making a Case for Murder is a feature film with a runtime of 94 minutes. It was released in 1989. Release status: Released.
Who directed Making a Case for Murder?
Making a Case for Murder was directed by Dick Lowry.
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