The Joy That Kills
1985, English. Directed by Tina Rathborne.
Louise dreams of traveling the world, but her weak heart and husband Brently's overbearing concern keep her from doing so. However, news of a train accident changes everything.
- Runtime
- 0h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Tina RathborneDirector
- Frances ConroyLouise Mallard
- Jeffrey DeMunnBrently Mallard
- Patrick HorganDr. Le Brun
- Rosalind CashMaggie
- Lady B.J.Vendor
- Elizabeth FranzAunt Josephine
- Webo O'NealAntoine
- Ashley McMurryChild Louise
- Lee RichardsonLouise's Father
- Robert CostleyGeorge
- Ann M. MassonEugenie Le Brun
- Patrick TovattRichards
Details
- Released
- 28 January 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tina Rathborne, Nancy Dyer
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The Joy That Kills runs 56 minutes (0h 56m).
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The Joy That Kills isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 January 1985. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Joy That Kills?
If you liked The Joy That Kills, try Girl in the Box, TalhotBlond, The Christmas Shoes.
Who directed The Joy That Kills?
The Joy That Kills (1985) was directed by Tina Rathborne and stars Frances Conroy, Jeffrey DeMunn, Patrick Horgan.