The Murder That Wouldn't Die
1980, English. Directed by Ron Satlof.
William Conrad stars as a retired L.A.P.D. detective who has moved to Hawaii and taken a job as a college security chief and assistant football coach in this pilot to a post-"Cannon" series to have been called "Battles." With the aid of his niece, the school's star football player, a local tough-turned-college student, and the college dean, he investigates two related murders that occurred nearly 40 years apart.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Ron SatlofDirector
- William ConradWilliam Battles
- Lane CaudellDeacon Johnson
- Robin MattsonShelby Battles
- Marj DusayDean Mary Phillips
- Tommy AguilarTuliosis
- Jimmy BorgesLt. Frank Fowler
- Roger BowenCoach Spaulding
- Sharon AckerJill Spencer
- Edward BinnsAllan Battles
- José FerrerJeff Briggs
- John HillermanPaul Harrison
- Mike KellinCapt. Ames
Details
- Released
- 9 March 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Sloan, Glen A. Larson
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How long is The Murder That Wouldn't Die?
The Murder That Wouldn't Die runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Murder That Wouldn't Die have a post-credits scene?
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The Murder That Wouldn't Die parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Murder That Wouldn't Die is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Murder That Wouldn't Die on?
The Murder That Wouldn't Die isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 March 1980. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Murder That Wouldn't Die?
If you liked The Murder That Wouldn't Die, try Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors, Garage Sale Mystery: A Case Of Murder, Dead Over Heels: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery.
Who directed The Murder That Wouldn't Die?
The Murder That Wouldn't Die (1980) was directed by Ron Satlof and stars William Conrad, Lane Caudell, Robin Mattson.