Making a Case for Murder
1989, English. Directed by Dick Lowry.
The Truth Will Come Out!
In December, 1986, 3 black men ran into car trouble in Howard Beach, a middle-class neighborhood in New York City. Unable to start their car, they sought refuge in a nearby restaurant. What happened later that night shocked the entire city.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Making a Case for Murder is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Dick LowryDirector
- Daniel J. TravantiJoe Hynes
- William DanielsSlaney
- Joe MortonCederic Sandiford
- Cliff GormanBernstein
- Dan LauriaDoug
- Regina TaylorGina
- Gerry BeckerEd Boyer
- Kurt NaebigRobert Riley
- Johnny O'DonnellJon Lester
- Gregory Alan WilliamsCharlie Brasher
- Laura WhytePat Hynes
- Julianne BuescherTheresa Fisher
Details
- Released
- 4 December 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Steve Bello
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Making a Case for Murder: quick answers
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How long is Making a Case for Murder?
Making a Case for Murder runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Making a Case for Murder have a post-credits scene?
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Making a Case for Murder parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Making a Case for Murder is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Making a Case for Murder on?
Making a Case for Murder is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Making a Case for Murder?
If you liked Making a Case for Murder, try Dead Man's Folly, Ray Donovan: The Movie, Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983.
Who directed Making a Case for Murder?
Making a Case for Murder (1989) was directed by Dick Lowry and stars Daniel J. Travanti, William Daniels, Joe Morton.