Murder Live!
1997•1h 32m•
★6.4(5 ratings)
DramaThriller
Overview
Frank takes Pia Postman hostage on live TV, threatening to execute her after she accepts the blame for his daughter's suicide.
Director
Roger SpottiswoodeWriters
Watchlist
Frank takes Pia Postman hostage on live TV, threatening to execute her after she accepts the blame for his daughter's suicide.
Hank Wilson
The runtime is 92 minutes (1h 32m).
The film was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
The score was composed by Gary Chang.
Cinematography was handled by Jeffrey Jur.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0119730.
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Average
5 votes
Murder Live!
Released
English
United States of America
