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A Kind of Murder (2016)
Director: Andy Goddard
Cast: Patrick Wilson, Jessica Biel, Haley Bennett, Eddie Marsan
Runtime96 min
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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?
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A Kind of Murder, the 2016 psychological thriller directed by Andy Goddard, received mixed reviews from critics. The film was not recognized with any major awards, but holds a 52% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 5.7/10 score on IMDb, indicating a somewhat divisive reception from audiences.
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Fans of 1960s period thrillers and psychological dramas will appreciate the stylish direction of Andy Goddard and the captivating performances of Patrick Wilson and Jessica Biel in this 2016 neo-noir murder mystery that explores the blurry lines between innocence and intent.
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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.
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