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?
- Date of release
- 2016-12-16
- TMDB
- 5.4 / 10 (263)
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Crime
- Director
- Andy Goddard
Casting
- Patrick Wilson — Walter Stackhouse
- Jessica Biel — Clara Stackhouse
- Haley Bennett — Ellie Briess
- Eddie Marsan — Marty Kimmel
- Vincent Kartheiser — Laurence Corby
- Jon Osbeck — Jon Carr
- Radek Lord — Tony Ricco
- Christine Dye — Claudia
- Kelly Mengelkoch — Helen Kimmel
- Corrie Danieley — Betty Ireton
- Ian Short — Bill Ireton
- Ken Strunk — Mr. Philpott
Interesting facts
- Based on: The Blunderer
A Kind of Murder is an American murder mystery and psychological thriller directed by Andy Goddard from a screenplay by Susan Boyd based upon the 1954 Patricia Highsmith novel The Blunderer. It stars Patrick Wilson, Jessica Biel, Vincent Kartheiser, Haley Bennett, and Eddie Marsan. The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 17, 2016 and was released in the United States on December 16, 2016, by Magnolia Pictures.
Production
In February 2013, it was revealed that Andy Goddard had been attached to direct the film, from a screenplay by Susan Boyd, with Ted Hope, Christine Vachon, and Kelly McCormick producing under their Killer Films and Sierra Pictures banner, respectively. In May 2014, it was announced that Patrick Wilson, Jessica Biel, Imogen Poots and Toby Jones had been cast in the film.
Principal photography began on November 17, 2014 in Cincinnati, Ohio, under the title "The Blunderer". In December 2014, a casting call was put out for 1950 cars, and male extras. Production concluded on December 16, 2014.
In June 2015, it was reported that Saunder Jurriaans and Danny Bensi had composed the score for the film.
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