Murder Can Hurt You!
1980, English. Directed by Roger Duchowny.
A private eye spoof that sends up assorted TV detectives from Ironside, Columbo and Kojak to Baretta, McCloud and Starsky and Hutch, as eight bumbling super-sleuths band together in a battle of wits against the devilishly clever Master Criminal.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Roger DuchownyDirector
- Victor BuonoChief Ironbottom
- Tony DanzaPony Lambretta
- Jamie FarrStudsky
- John BynerLen 'Hatch' Hatchington
- Gavin MacLeodLt. Nojack
- Buck OwensSheriff Tim MacSkye
- Connie StevensSgt. Salty Sanderson
- Jimmie WalkerParks the Pusher
- Burt YoungLt. Palumbo
- Marty AllenDet. Starkos
- Richard DeaconMr. Burnice
- Gunilla HuttonRaquel
Details
- Released
- 21 May 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ron Friedman
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How long is Murder Can Hurt You!?
Murder Can Hurt You! runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is Murder Can Hurt You! on?
Murder Can Hurt You! isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 May 1980. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Murder Can Hurt You!?
If you liked Murder Can Hurt You!, try Psych: The Movie, Clear History, Psych 3: This Is Gus.
Who directed Murder Can Hurt You!?
Murder Can Hurt You! (1980) was directed by Roger Duchowny and stars Victor Buono, Tony Danza, Jamie Farr.