Murder Ordained 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 185 minutes
- Director
- Mike Robe
- Networks
- Interscope Communications, Braun Entertainment Group, CBS Entertainment Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video
What is Murder Ordained?
Topic: Film "Murder Ordained" (1987). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 185 minutes
- Release date
- May 3, 1987
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Interscope Communications, Braun Entertainment Group, CBS Entertainment Productions
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, TV Movie
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.0/10 from 1 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~185 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Interscope Communications, Braun Entertainment Group, CBS Entertainment Productions
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Title: Murder Ordained.
Year: 1987.
Release Date: 05/03/1987 (US).
Format: TV Movie / Television miniseries.
Original Network: CBS.
Genres: Crime, Drama, TV Movie.
Runtime: 3h 5m.
Director/Co-writer: Mike Robe.
Cast: Keith Carradine, JoBeth Williams, Kathy Bates, Terry Kinney (as Reverend Tom Bird), Johnny Galecki, John Goodman.
Plot/Basis: Based on actual events in Emporia, Kansas in 1983. Tells the story of trooper John Rule.
Plot Details: A minister (Reverend Tom Bird) is unhappy in his marriage and has an affair with a church employee (his secretary). The employee is also married and has affairs, but her husband is unwilling to divorce her. The minister
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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 Murder Ordained worth watching?
Murder Ordained holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Murder Ordained and when was it released?
Murder Ordained is a feature film with a runtime of 185 minutes. It was released in 1987. Release status: Released.
Who directed Murder Ordained?
Murder Ordained was directed by Mike Robe.
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