Murphy's Law(1986)
“He's a cop, She's a thief, together they're running for their lives”
Overview
A tough police detective escapes from custody after being framed and arrested for the murder of his ex-wife, and must now find the real killer and prove his innocence.
Director
J. Lee Thompson
Studio
The Cannon Group
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$10M
Cast
Charles Bronson
as Jack Murphy
Kathleen Wilhoite
as Arabella McGee
Carrie Snodgress
as Joan Freeman
Robert F. Lyons
as Art Penney
Richard Romanus
as Frank Vincenzo
Angel Tompkins
as Jan
Bill Henderson
as Ben Wilcove
James Luisi
as Ed Reineke
Janet MacLachlan
as Dr. Lovell
Clifford A. Pellow
as Lieutenant Nachman
Lawrence Tierney
as Cameron
Jerome Thor
as Judge Kellerman
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
The Cannon Group • Golan-Globus Productions
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Where can I watch Murphy's Law?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Murphy's Law (1986).
What is Murphy's Law about?▼
A tough police detective escapes from custody after being framed and arrested for the murder of his ex-wife, and must now find the real killer and prove his innocence.
Who directed Murphy's Law?▼
Murphy's Law was directed by J. Lee Thompson and released in 1986. It is a action, thriller, crime film.
How long is Murphy's Law?▼
Murphy's Law has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Murphy's Law?▼
The cast of Murphy's Law includes Charles Bronson as Jack Murphy, Kathleen Wilhoite as Arabella McGee, Carrie Snodgress as Joan Freeman, Robert F. Lyons as Art Penney, Richard Romanus as Frank Vincenzo and more.
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