A Kind of Murder (2016)
In 1960s New York, Walter Stackhouse is a rich, successful architect and unhappily married to the beautiful but damaged Clara. His desire to be free of her feeds his obsession with Kimmel, a man suspected of brutally murdering his own wife. When Walter and Kimmel's lives become dangerously intertwined, a ruthless police detective becomes convinced he has found the murderer. But as the lines blur between innocence and intent, who, in fact, is the real killer?
Cast
- Patrick Wilson - Walter Stackhouse
- Jessica Biel - Clara Stackhouse
- Haley Bennett - Ellie Briess
- Eddie Marsan - Marty Kimmel
- Vincent Kartheiser - Det. Laurence Corby
- Lucas Bentley - Det. Jackson
- Jon Osbeck - Jon Carr
- Radek Lord - Tony Ricco
- Christine Dye - Claudia
- Kelly Mengelkoch - Helen Kimmel
Screenplay
- Susan Boyd (Screenplay)
- Patricia Highsmith (Novel)
Themes
Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Anonymous Tip and the Shadowy Killer, Cold Case Reopened: The New Clue
Keywords
new york city, based on novel or book, obsession, married couple, architect, investigation, neurosis, suspicion, beautiful woman, murder, whodunit, dead woman, aspiring writer, homicide detective, rich husband
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Kind of Murder about?
- In 1960s New York, Walter Stackhouse is a rich, successful architect and unhappily married to the beautiful but damaged Clara. His desire to be free of her feeds his obsession with Kimmel, a man suspected of brutally murdering his own wife. When Walter and Kimmel's lives become dangerously intertwined, a ruthless police detective becomes convinced he has found the murderer. But as the lines blur between innocence and intent, who, in fact, is the real killer?
- Who directed A Kind of Murder?
- A Kind of Murder was directed by Andy Goddard.
- Who stars in A Kind of Murder?
- A Kind of Murder stars Patrick Wilson, Jessica Biel, Haley Bennett, Eddie Marsan, Vincent Kartheiser, Lucas Bentley.
- How long is A Kind of Murder?
- A Kind of Murder has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is A Kind of Murder?
- A Kind of Murder is a Drama, Thriller, Crime film.
- Where was A Kind of Murder produced?
- A Kind of Murder was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Kind of Murder?
- The themes of A Kind of Murder include: Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Anonymous Tip and the Shadowy Killer, Cold Case Reopened: The New Clue.