The Murders in the Rue Morgue Movie Review 1986

The fifth filmed version of the Edgar Allan Poe story. Set in 19th-century Paris; actors in a mystery play find their roles coming to life. Scott is terrific, with good supporting help.

Distribution

CinemaNow, 4553 Glencoe Ave., Ste. 200, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, URL: http://www.cinemanow.com, Remarks: Formerly known as Lions Gate Home Entertainment

Available on VHS
Running time 92 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Mystery & Suspense, Paris, Adapted from a Story, Books to Film: Edgar Allan Poe

Cast

George C. Scott, Rebecca De Mornay, Val Kilmer, Ian McShane, Neil Dickson

Cinematography

Bruno de Keyzer

Director

Jeannot Szwarc