The Preppie Murder (1989)
Movie 1h 36m ★ 5.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Released in 1989, The Preppie Murder is a drama and tv movie movie. It is directed by John Herzfeld. The cast includes William Devane, Danny Aiello and J.C. Quinn. The running time is 1h 36m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.8 out of 10.
57Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
This is the story of a young woman who was found dead. Now the police investigate, and evidence points to a man she was seen leaving a party with. Now when questioned, he claims that her death was accidental, as a result of rough sex. Now her family doesn't believe this, so they press the district attorney's office to try him for murder, but he has a good lawyer who plays his defense right down to putting the dead girl on trial.
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Cast & crew
- John HerzfeldDirector
- William Devaneas Jack Litman
- Danny Aielloas Mike Sheehan
- J.C. Quinnas Jack Dorrian
- William Baldwinas Robert Chambers
- Lara Flynn Boyleas Jennifer Levin
- Joanna Kernsas Linda Fairstein
- James Handyas Joe Brady Quinn
- Herb Mitchellas Robert Chambers Sr.
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Questions about The Preppie Murder
- What genre is The Preppie Murder?
- The Preppie Murder is categorised as Drama, TV Movie.
- Who stars in The Preppie Murder?
- William Devane, Danny Aiello, J.C. Quinn, William Baldwin, Lara Flynn Boyle appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Preppie Murder?
- John Herzfeld directed The Preppie Murder.
- How long is The Preppie Murder?
- The Preppie Murder runs for 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- Is The Preppie Murder worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Preppie Murder?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
