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Murder: By Reason of Insanity 1985

“The man she loves most is the man she fears most.”

Status
Released
Runtime
100 minutes
Director
Anthony Page
Networks
Schiller Productions Inc., 20th Century Fox Television, CBS Entertainment Productions
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What is Murder: By Reason of Insanity?

Murder: By Reason of Insanity is a 1985 television movie belonging to the crime and drama genres. The film tells the story of a married couple from Poland who emigrate to the United States.

Type
Film
Year
1985
Status
Released
Runtime
100 minutes
Release date
Oct 1, 1985
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Schiller Productions Inc., 20th Century Fox Television, CBS Entertainment Productions
Genres
Crime, Drama, TV Movie
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 from 3 votes
Episode runtime
~100 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Schiller Productions Inc., 20th Century Fox Television, CBS Entertainment Productions
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Murder: By Reason of Insanity is a 1985 television movie belonging to the crime and drama genres. The film tells the story of a married couple from Poland who emigrate to the United States. However, things do not turn out as well as they had imaged. The husband's business fails, while his wife's career really takes off. Unable to cope with the pressures of his failed business, his failing marriage, and the adjustments necessary to live in a completely different society, the husband begins to take out his frustrations on his wife. The film has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes.

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Should you watch it?

“The man she loves most is the man she fears most.”

Reasons to watch
  • Emmy-worthy performances from the cast
  • A revelation of a performance by Candice Bergen
  • A compelling look at a marriage under pressure
Keep in mind
  • The subject matter involves a husband taking out frustrations on his wife

Watch it if you are interested in crime dramas focused on the pressures of emigration and failing marriages.

This crime drama explores intense marital tension and the pressures of adjusting to a new society.

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Sources describe the work of Candice Bergen and Jürgen Prochnow as Emmy-worthy.

How long is the movie?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Is this a series or a movie?

This is a TV movie released in 1985.

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